In the latest market update for 17 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹2,956 per quintal in Mathura APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Lemon today.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,956
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Lemon is about 25.3% below the period average — just 63.1% 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
Here's how Lemon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 5 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,400 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 7 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 8 Denduluru APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 9 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,750 |
| 10 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 11 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 12 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,750 (18.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Mathura APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹3,957. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,956 |
| 16 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,647 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,841 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,367 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,224 |
| 02 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,364 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,840 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,803 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,291 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Mathura APMC logged this Lemon rate on 17 Aug 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.