In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,200 per quintal in Pratapgarh APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,010
- Lowest Price Today₹1,610
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 75.5% above the period average and just 20.2% 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 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Pratapgarh 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 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 3 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 4 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 11 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
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.
That ₹3,500 (70.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Pratapgarh APMC ranged between ₹450 and ₹4,010, with the average around ₹1,823. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹4,010 | ₹1,610 | ₹3,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,420 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,350 | ₹1,401 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,030 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,625 | ₹820 | ₹1,900 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,420 | ₹900 | ₹2,080 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹900 | ₹2,280 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,445 | ₹700 | ₹1,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,376 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,730 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹800 | ₹1,565 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹784 | ₹2,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,481 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,481 | ₹450 | ₹1,465 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,570 | ₹700 | ₹1,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹800 | ₹1,860 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹920 | ₹1,735 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,560 | ₹800 | ₹1,680 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,710 | ₹880 | ₹2,150 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,635 | ₹700 | ₹2,150 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹600 | ₹1,960 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Pratapgarh APMC posted this Onion rate on 18 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.