With the 16 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Onion was quoted at ₹9,200 per quintal in Pattambi Market APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,500
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Big)
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.
This puts Onion about 47.5% above the period average, and just 16.4% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Pattambi Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 5 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 6 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Manachanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 11 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
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 ₹5,250 (77.8%), 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 Pattambi Market APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹6,239. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 11 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Pattambi Market APMC on 16 Oct 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.