From today's trading desk on 18 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹14,500 per quintal in Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹13,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹14,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Lemon is about 95.8% above the period average — just 27.5% 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 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Chengam(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 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 3 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 4 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 5 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 6 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 7 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 8 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 9 Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 11 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 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.
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.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹7,404. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,600 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Lemon rate on 18 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.