In the latest market update for 18 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹15,500 per quintal in Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Lemon arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹15,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Lemon is about 69.1% 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
Here's how Lemon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 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 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
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹16,000, with the average around ₹9,167. 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 | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,250 |
| 15 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 09 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 01 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 30 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
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
The day's best Lemon rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
All told, this is where Lemon stood at Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Aug 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.