In today's crop-price rundown for 23 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹22,500 per quintal in Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Garlic markets.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹25,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹22,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 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.
Today's rate is about 2.2% above the period average and just 25.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 23 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹30,000 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,500 |
| 5 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 6 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹24,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹5,700 (23.5%), 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 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹15,000 and ₹30,000, with the average around ₹22,022. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Garlic rate on 23 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.