Looking at how the yards traded on 18 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹2,100 per quintal in Patiala APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Lemon markets.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,200
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Lemon is about 35.0% below the period average, sitting just 58.0% 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
This table ranks Lemon rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹19,000 |
| 2 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 3 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 4 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 5 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 6 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,250 |
| 7 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,250 |
| 8 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 9 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 10 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 11 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,750 |
| 12 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
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 ₹3,500 (22.6%) 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, Lemon prices at Patiala APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,231. 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 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
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 Lemon 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
To sum up, this was the Lemon rate at Patiala APMC on 18 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.