In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹7,500 per quintal in Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 52.5% above the period average and just 6.3% 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
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 16 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kambam(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 | ₹17,750 |
| 2 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 3 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 4 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 5 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 7 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 8 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,250 |
| 9 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,250 |
| 10 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 11 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 12 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
A spread of ₹4,750 (36.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹4,918. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,250 |
| 02 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Aug 2026, Lemon traded at this rate in Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.