Turning to the 18 Aug 2026 APMC board, Garlic was quoted at ₹19,500 per quintal in Krishnagiri(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₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹19,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹19,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Garlic about 9.6% below the period average, and just 18.8% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 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.
That ₹5,500 (22.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Garlic fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹16,000 and ₹24,000, with the average around ₹21,571. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Garlic, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Garlic at this level on 18 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.