In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹27,000 per quintal in Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Garlic yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹28,000
- Lowest Price Today₹26,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹27,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Garlic is about 17.7% above the period average — just 3.6% 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 12 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹30,500 |
| 2 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
That ₹4,500 (17.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Garlic fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹16,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹22,944. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹23,500 | ₹23,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Garlic, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 12 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.