From today's trading desk on 18 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,640 per quintal in Firozabad APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,800
- Lowest Price Today₹1,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,640
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 40.3% above the period average, sitting just 8.9% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Firozabad APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 6 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kakching Market APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 12 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
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.
A spread of ₹4,500 (88.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Firozabad APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹1,800, with the average around ₹1,169. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,640 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,336 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,352 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,164 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,128 |
| 18 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,096 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 09 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 07 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹846 |
| 30 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 28 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 27 Jun | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,033 |
| 26 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 20 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹905 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Firozabad APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.