In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Jul 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹15,750 per quintal in Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹15,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Jul 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Garlic is about 10.4% below the period average — just 28.4% 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 18 Jul 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹31,000 |
| 2 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 3 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 5 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 6 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 7 Agra APMC | ₹25,970 |
| 8 Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 10 Thirupathur APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 11 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 12 Tiruthani(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.
The ₹7,000 (29.2%) 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 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹14,000 and ₹22,000, with the average around ₹17,583. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,500 | ₹15,750 |
| 01 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,500 | ₹15,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,500 | ₹15,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,500 | ₹15,750 |
| 28 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,750 |
| 27 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,750 |
| 26 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,750 |
| 25 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,750 |
| 24 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,500 | ₹15,750 |
| 22 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,500 | ₹15,750 |
| 21 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 20 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,750 |
| 19 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,500 | ₹15,750 |
| 18 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,500 | ₹15,750 |
| 17 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 16 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 15 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 14 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,750 |
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 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 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Jul 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.