In the latest market update for 20 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹20,500 per quintal in Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹27,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹20,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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 6.0% 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
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 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 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 4 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Thirupathur 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.
A spread of ₹6,500 (27.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹11,000 and ₹27,000, with the average around ₹19,336. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 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 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Garlic yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
In short, Garlic changed hands at this rate in Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 20 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.