In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Sep 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹26,500 per quintal in Polur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
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₹28,000
- Lowest Price Today₹25,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹26,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 21.7% above the period average and just 5.4% 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 18 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 4 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 5 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 6 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 7 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 12 Polur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
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 ₹2,500 (9.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Garlic matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Polur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹15,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹21,783. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹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
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
Net-net, Polur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Garlic rate on 18 Sep 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.