Going by the latest APMC figures for 16 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹21,500 per quintal in Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹22,000
- Lowest Price Today₹21,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹21,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 0.0% above the period average and just 2.3% 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 16 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 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 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.
A spread of ₹5,500 (22.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹21,000 and ₹22,000, with the average around ₹21,500. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
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
Selling Garlic well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Aug 2026, Garlic traded at this rate in Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.