In today's crop-price rundown for 19 Aug 2026, Ginger(Green) was quoted at ₹16,500 per quintal in Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,000
- Lowest Price Today₹16,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹16,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityGinger(Green) (Green Ginger)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 9.9% below the period average and just 31.3% 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 Ginger(Green) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pampady Market APMC Leader | ₹33,000 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 3 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹24,800 |
| 4 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 5 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 6 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,200 |
| 7 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,750 |
| 8 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,500 |
| 9 Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹22,500 |
| 10 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 12 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹11,000 (50.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Ginger(Green) prices at Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹13,000 and ₹24,000, with the average around ₹18,310. 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 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,750 |
| 16 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹17,800 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹17,500 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Ginger(Green) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Ginger(Green) rate on 19 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.