Here's the 05 Sep 2026 mandi snapshot — Onion was quoted at ₹5,100 per quintal in Kayamkulam Market APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
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₹5,200
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Small)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 17.8% above the period average — just 28.2% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 05 Sep 2026, so you can see where Kayamkulam Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 4 Vamanapuram Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 7 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹3,600 (56.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Kayamkulam Market APMC ranged between ₹2,100 and ₹7,100, with the average around ₹4,330. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 04 Sep | ₹7,100 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 31 Aug | ₹6,900 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,800 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 28 Aug | ₹6,900 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,800 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 25 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 22 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Kayamkulam Market APMC logged this Onion rate on 05 Sep 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.