Across the reporting yards on 18 Aug 2026, Ginger(Green) was quoted at ₹17,000 per quintal in Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Ginger(Green) today.
01What Put Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Ginger(Green) arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,500
- Lowest Price Today₹16,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityGinger(Green) (Green Ginger)
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 9.8% below the period average and just 32.0% 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
This table ranks Ginger(Green) rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,000 |
| 2 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 3 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,400 |
| 4 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,200 |
| 5 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 6 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 7 Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 8 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 9 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 10 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 11 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,800 |
| 12 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Ginger(Green).
The ₹5,500 (25.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Ginger(Green) prices at Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹13,000 and ₹25,000, with the average around ₹18,851. 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 | ₹17,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹17,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,500 | ₹18,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹19,500 | ₹19,750 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Ginger(Green) rate on 18 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.