In today's crop-price rundown for 13 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Athirampuzha Market APMC. This is one of several Onion rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,200
- Lowest Price Today₹7,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Small)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 57.2% above the period average and just 2.4% 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 Onion rates across the markets that reported on 13 Aug 2026, so you can see where Athirampuzha Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 5 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 8 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Vadaseri APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 11 Gudalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,150 |
| 12 Jampuijala APMC | ₹4,900 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹3,700 (75.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Athirampuzha Market APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹8,200, with the average around ₹5,090. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,700 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 25 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,700 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 21 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 16 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Jul | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 09 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 08 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 07 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Athirampuzha Market APMC posted this Onion rate on 13 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.