Going by the latest APMC figures for 18 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹18,500 per quintal in Periyakulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹19,000
- Lowest Price Today₹18,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 64.3% above the period average and just 22.9% 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
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Periyakulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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
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.
That ₹3,750 (15.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lemon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Periyakulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹24,000, with the average around ₹11,261. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹18,500 | ₹18,750 |
| 18 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹19,500 | ₹19,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,500 | ₹19,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,500 | ₹19,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,500 | ₹19,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 14 Sep | ₹23,000 | ₹22,500 | ₹22,750 |
| 13 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
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
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Periyakulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Lemon rate on 18 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.