In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Sep 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹14,750 per quintal in Edapadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See where this sits in the day's Lemon range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
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₹15,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹14,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Lemon is about 59.2% above the period average, sitting just 7.8% 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
This table ranks Lemon rates across active mandis for 18 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,750 |
| 2 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 4 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 5 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 6 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,500 |
| 7 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 8 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 9 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 10 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 11 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 12 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
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 ₹2,250 (8.2%), 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 Edapadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹16,000, with the average around ₹9,267. 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 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,500 | ₹14,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,500 | ₹15,750 |
| 04 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,500 | ₹14,750 |
| 31 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 30 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
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
When picking where to sell Lemon, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Lemon stood at Edapadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Sep 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.