Looking at how the yards traded on 18 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹12,600 per quintal in Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Lemon markets in the table that follows.
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₹12,600
- Lowest Price Today₹12,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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 86.7% above the period average, sitting just 3.1% 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 Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 5 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 6 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,250 |
| 7 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,250 |
| 8 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 9 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 10 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 11 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,750 |
| 12 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹3,500 (22.6%), 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,600 and ₹13,000, with the average around ₹6,749. 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 | ₹12,600 | ₹12,600 | ₹12,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹12,600 | ₹12,600 | ₹12,600 |
| 16 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 |
| 02 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Lemon today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Lemon rate at Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.