In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹20,500 per quintal in Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
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₹27,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹20,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Garlic is about 6.2% above the period average — just 24.1% 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
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Chokkikulam(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 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 Tiruchengode APMC | ₹24,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹6,000 (24.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹11,000 and ₹27,000, with the average around ₹19,298. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹27,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹27,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹20,000 |
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
For Garlic, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Garlic changed hands at this rate in Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 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.