From today's trading desk on 18 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,750 per quintal in Jowai APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Jowai APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Local)
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 8.5% above the period average — just 40.6% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Jowai APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 North Paravur Market APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 8 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
A spread of ₹3,400 (66.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Jowai APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹4,377. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,650 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,300 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,650 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,650 |
| 15 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 14 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 06 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 03 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,050 |
| 02 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,700 | ₹4,100 |
| 30 Jun | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 25 Jun | ₹4,000 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,560 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Jowai APMC on 18 Aug 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.