In the latest market update for 18 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹19,500 per quintal in Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹19,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹19,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Garlic is about 9.9% below the period average, sitting just 22.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 8 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 9 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Arani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
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.
That ₹3,500 (13.7%) 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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹12,000 and ₹25,000, with the average around ₹21,642. 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 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
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
The day's best Garlic rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Garlic stood at Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC on 18 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.