Reading today's price tape for 17 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹9,200 per quintal in Koduvayoor Market APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,400
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Small)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 53.3% above the period average — just 16.4% 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 Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹10,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 6 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Halahali APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 11 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
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 ₹3,850 (57.0%) 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 Koduvayoor Market APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹6,003. 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 Oct | ₹9,400 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹10,100 | ₹9,700 | ₹9,900 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹9,100 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 06 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,300 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 01 Sep | ₹7,600 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,400 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,900 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,700 |
| 23 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,800 |
| 22 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,300 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Koduvayoor Market APMC on 17 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.