In the day's wholesale-price digest for 09 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹21,500 per quintal in Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
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₹23,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹21,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date09 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Garlic is about 5.4% below the period average — just 23.2% 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
This table ranks Garlic rates across active mandis for 09 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
The ₹6,000 (24.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹16,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹22,726. 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 | ₹23,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹21,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹23,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹23,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Garlic, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In short, Garlic changed hands at this rate in Vadalur(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.