In the price report dated 18 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Gorakhpur APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
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 92.8% above the period average and just 14.3% 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 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 4 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 5 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 9 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,450 |
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 ₹550 (8.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Gorakhpur APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹1,556. 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 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,774 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,503 | ₹2,526 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
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
When picking where to sell Onion, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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, Gorakhpur APMC posted this Onion rate on 18 Oct 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.