As fresh arrivals settled on 19 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Goluwala APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (1st Sort)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 33.4% above the period average and right at 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 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Goluwala APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Mannar Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 7 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Agar(F&V) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
At ₹3,100 (56.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Goluwala APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹2,623. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,600 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 11 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 08 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 03 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 27 Jun | ₹2,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 25 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
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, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Goluwala 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.