Based on what the markets reported on 19 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹12,500 per quintal in Edapadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹13,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 30.7% above the period average, sitting just 21.9% 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 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,500 |
| 2 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 3 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 4 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 5 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 6 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 7 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 8 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 9 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 11 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
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 ₹3,500 (14.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lemon matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Edapadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹16,000, with the average around ₹9,561. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹12,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹12,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,500 | ₹14,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
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
Before carting Lemon to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach 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
All told, this is where Lemon stood at Edapadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 19 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.