In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Aug 2026, Ginger(Green) was quoted at ₹16,500 per quintal in Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Ginger(Green) Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,000
- Lowest Price Today₹16,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹16,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityGinger(Green) (Green Ginger)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Ginger(Green) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Ginger(Green) is about 11.9% below the period average, sitting just 34.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Ginger(Green) rates across the markets that reported on 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,500 |
| 2 Piravam Market APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 3 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 4 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 5 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,200 |
| 6 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 7 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,750 |
| 8 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,750 |
| 9 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,500 |
| 10 Aroor Market APMC | ₹22,200 |
| 11 Arani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 12 Polur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Ginger(Green).
That ₹5,500 (25.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Ginger(Green) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Ginger(Green) prices at Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹13,000 and ₹25,000, with the average around ₹18,720. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,750 |
| 19 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 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 |
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 is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Ginger(Green) rate at Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 21 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.