In today's crop-price rundown for 15 Aug 2026, Koduvayoor Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Onion, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,300 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Onion.
01What Put Koduvayoor Market APMC on Top Today
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Small)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 52.1% above the period average and just 2.4% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 15 Aug 2026, so you can see where Koduvayoor Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Koduvayoor Market APMC Leader | ₹8,300 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 5 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 7 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 10 Vadaseri APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹4,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
At ₹3,550 (74.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Koduvayoor Market APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹5,458. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,300 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 09 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Jul | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,600 |
| 05 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,100 |
| 03 Jul | ₹7,300 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,100 |
| 25 Jun | ₹3,300 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,100 |
| 20 Jun | ₹3,100 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,900 |
| 18 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 17 Jun | ₹6,700 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,500 |
| 16 Jun | ₹2,900 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 15 Aug 2026, Koduvayoor Market APMC set the pace for Onion. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.