In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Sep 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹4,250 per quintal in Ariyalur(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Lemon is about 16.0% below the period average — just 61.4% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 18 Sep 2026, so you can see where Ariyalur(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,750 |
| 2 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 4 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 5 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,500 |
| 6 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 7 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 8 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 9 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 10 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 11 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,450 |
| 12 Usilampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
At ₹2,750 (10.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lemon matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Ariyalur(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹5,061. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 30 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
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
In short, Lemon changed hands at this rate in Ariyalur(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC on 18 Sep 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.