Based on what the markets reported on 19 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹17,500 per quintal in Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,000
- Lowest Price Today₹17,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Lemon is about 49.6% above the period average, sitting just 2.8% 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
Here's how Lemon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 5 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹17,200 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,750 |
| 8 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,750 |
| 9 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 10 Vadaseri APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 11 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 12 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
A spread of ₹2,500 (15.2%) 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 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹7,500 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹11,698. 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 | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹17,500 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,250 |
| 17 Aug | ₹16,800 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,400 |
| 16 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹15,500 | ₹14,500 | ₹15,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹15,500 | ₹14,800 | ₹15,150 |
| 11 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,200 | ₹14,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,250 |
| 09 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,300 | ₹13,650 |
| 07 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,300 | ₹13,650 |
| 06 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,200 | ₹13,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,200 | ₹13,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,200 | ₹13,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,200 | ₹13,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹12,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
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 Lemon yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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 sum up, this was the Lemon rate at Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 19 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.