Checking the day's mandi numbers for 17 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Koduvayoor Market APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,200
- Lowest Price Today₹7,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Small)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 43.2% above the period average, sitting just 5.9% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 Munnar Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Chala Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 6 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹5,750 |
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.
The ₹2,850 (49.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Koduvayoor Market APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹5,585. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,300 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 09 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Jul | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,600 |
| 05 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,100 |
| 03 Jul | ₹7,300 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,100 |
| 25 Jun | ₹3,300 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,100 |
| 20 Jun | ₹3,100 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,900 |
| 18 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 17 Jun | ₹6,700 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,500 |
| 16 Jun | ₹2,900 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
All told, this is where Onion stood at Koduvayoor Market APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.