In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹20,000 per quintal in Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹20,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Garlic about 0.9% above the period average, and just 4.8% 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
This table ranks Garlic rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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.
At ₹5,500 (22.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Garlic matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹17,000 and ₹21,000, with the average around ₹19,822. 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 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹20,400 | ₹20,400 | ₹20,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹20,400 | ₹20,400 | ₹20,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹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
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kumbakonam (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.