With the 21 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Onion was quoted at ₹2,700 per quintal in Ujjain APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Onion markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,400
- Lowest Price Today₹250
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Onion about 100.3% above the period average, and just 77.2% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where Ujjain APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 North Paravur Market APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 3 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 7 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 10 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 11 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
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.
At ₹2,500 (41.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Ujjain APMC ranged between ₹137 and ₹11,831, with the average around ₹1,348. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹3,009 | ₹3,009 | ₹3,009 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹250 | ₹2,700 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,672 | ₹137 | ₹1,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹720 | ₹3,697 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,825 | ₹332 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,050 | ₹402 | ₹2,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,929 | ₹350 | ₹1,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,354 | ₹300 | ₹2,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,238 | ₹600 | ₹1,100 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,388 | ₹200 | ₹1,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,312 | ₹359 | ₹2,312 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,459 | ₹350 | ₹2,459 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,356 | ₹465 | ₹2,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,251 | ₹349 | ₹1,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,422 | ₹661 | ₹1,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,350 | ₹500 | ₹1,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,401 | ₹777 | ₹2,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,525 | ₹451 | ₹2,525 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,325 | ₹800 | ₹2,325 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹525 | ₹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
When picking where to sell Onion, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Ujjain APMC reported Onion at this level on 21 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.