Turning to the 28 Aug 2026 APMC board, Onion was quoted at ₹5,600 per quintal in Kannur Market APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,700
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Onion about 46.1% above the period average, and just 1.8% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 28 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Aralamoodu Market APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 3 Munnar Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
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 ₹1,500 (23.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Kannur Market APMC ranged between ₹2,700 and ₹5,700, with the average around ₹3,832. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 27 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 22 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 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 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Kannur Market APMC on 28 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.