In today's crop-price rundown for 19 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,675 per quintal in Shahabad APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,675
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 56.3% above the period average and just 8.1% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Athirampuzha Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Agar(F&V) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 12 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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.
That ₹3,100 (56.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Shahabad APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹2,351. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,675 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,700 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,675 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,790 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,805 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,665 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,705 | ₹2,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,700 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹1,625 | ₹2,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Onion, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Shahabad APMC posted this Onion rate on 19 Aug 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.