In today's crop-price rundown for 19 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹17,000 per quintal in Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Garlic yards.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,000
- Lowest Price Today₹16,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 2.7% above the period average and just 5.6% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹30,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 11 Medavakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
That ₹6,500 (27.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Garlic fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹14,000 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹16,547. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
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
Net-net, Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Garlic rate on 19 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.