In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹26,000 per quintal in Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
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₹26,000
- Lowest Price Today₹26,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹26,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 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 59.1% above the period average, sitting just 13.3% 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 22 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,750 |
| 2 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 3 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 4 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 5 Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,600 |
| 6 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 7 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 8 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 9 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 10 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 11 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹24,250 |
| 12 KKNagar(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 ₹3,750 (15.6%), 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 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹30,000, with the average around ₹16,339. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 21 Oct | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 20 Oct | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹26,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹24,500 | ₹24,500 | ₹24,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹29,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹29,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Lemon stood at Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 22 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.