Looking at how the yards traded on 24 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,700 per quintal in Kannur Market APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,800
- Lowest Price Today₹5,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Onion is about 24.6% above the period average — just 8.1% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 24 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹11,600 |
| 2 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Chala Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 4 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 6 Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,450 |
| 7 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 8 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Kollam Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹4,850 (71.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Kannur Market APMC ranged between ₹2,700 and ₹6,200, with the average around ₹4,575. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 22 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 20 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 17 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
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 market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Kannur Market APMC on 24 Oct 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.