Based on what the markets reported on 16 Aug 2026, Ginger(Green) was quoted at ₹18,000 per quintal in Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Ginger(Green) markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Ginger(Green) Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹16,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityGinger(Green) (Green Ginger)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Ginger(Green) is about 8.9% below the period average — just 30.8% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Ginger(Green) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 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 Piravam Market APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 4 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,400 |
| 5 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,200 |
| 6 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 7 Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹22,500 |
| 8 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 9 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 11 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 12 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
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.
At ₹11,000 (50.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Ginger(Green) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Ginger(Green) prices at Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹10,000 and ₹26,000, with the average around ₹19,763. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
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
When picking where to sell Ginger(Green), balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Ginger(Green) rate on 16 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.