In the latest market update for 21 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Kattappana Market APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Kattappana Market APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Big)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 62.8% above the period average — right at 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 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kattappana Market 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.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Onion prices at Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹2,700 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹4,913. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 06 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Kattappana Market APMC on 21 Aug 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.