Checking the day's mandi numbers for 31 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹20,500 per quintal in Mettupalayam(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
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹23,000
- Lowest Price Today₹18,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹20,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Lemon is about 108.0% above the period average — just 10.9% 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 31 Aug 2026, so you can see where Mettupalayam(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 | ₹27,750 |
| 2 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 3 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 4 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 5 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 6 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,500 |
| 7 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,500 |
| 8 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 10 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,450 |
| 11 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,250 |
| 12 Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
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.
The ₹8,750 (46.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹23,000, with the average around ₹9,855. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 30 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹15,500 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,750 |
| 25 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹18,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,750 |
| 21 Aug | ₹16,500 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,250 |
| 20 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹16,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹15,500 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,250 |
| 15 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Lemon yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 31 Aug 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.