In the day's wholesale-price digest for 09 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹20,000 per quintal in Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Garlic today.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Garlic arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹22,000
- Lowest Price Today₹18,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹20,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date09 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Garlic is about 0.6% above the period average — just 9.1% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 09 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹31,000 |
| 2 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 4 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 5 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 6 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 12 Medavakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
At ₹6,000 (24.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Garlic matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹16,000 and ₹22,000, with the average around ₹19,890. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
Before carting Garlic to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Garlic changed hands at this rate in Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 09 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.