In the price report dated 19 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,580 per quintal in Devala APMC. See where this sits in the day's Onion range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
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₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹800
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,580
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Unhali)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 55.8% above the period average and just 12.8% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Athirampuzha Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 11 Agar(F&V) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 12 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,100 (56.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Devala APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹4,105, with the average around ₹2,298. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹800 | ₹3,580 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,105 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹900 | ₹3,280 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,375 | ₹600 | ₹2,880 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹800 | ₹2,880 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,805 | ₹600 | ₹2,450 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,675 | ₹600 | ₹2,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹700 | ₹2,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹600 | ₹2,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,385 | ₹600 | ₹2,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,370 | ₹500 | ₹2,150 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹600 | ₹2,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,475 | ₹600 | ₹2,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,320 | ₹550 | ₹2,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹500 | ₹2,175 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,450 | ₹500 | ₹2,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,380 | ₹600 | ₹2,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹550 | ₹2,275 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,460 | ₹550 | ₹2,275 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,570 | ₹600 | ₹2,300 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Devala APMC posted this Onion rate on 19 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.