In the latest market update for 20 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Kannur Market APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,600
- Lowest Price Today₹5,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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.
Right now Onion is about 51.9% above the period average — just 1.8% 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 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kannur Market 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 Chala Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
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 (60.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Kannur Market APMC ranged between ₹2,700 and ₹5,600, with the average around ₹3,621. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
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
The day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Kannur Market APMC on 20 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.