Across the reporting yards on 18 Oct 2026, Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lemon, clocking the day's best rate at ₹27,750 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹28,000
- Lowest Price Today₹27,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹27,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 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.
Today's rate is about 118.0% above the period average and just 0.9% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Lemon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,750 |
| 2 A.Jattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 3 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 5 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 6 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 7 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 8 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 10 Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 11 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 12 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
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.
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.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹12,728. 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 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
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
Selling Lemon well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Oct 2026, Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Lemon. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.