In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,263 per quintal in Baripaal APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Onion yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,700
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,263
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 35.8% above the period average, sitting just 16.2% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 22 Aug 2026, so you can see where Baripaal APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 3 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Pala Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 5 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 6 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Kondotty Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹3,000 (46.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Baripaal APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹2,700, with the average around ₹1,666. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,263 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 11 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 30 Jun | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 29 Jun | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 25 Jun | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 19 Jun | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 17 Jun | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 16 Jun | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Baripaal APMC on 22 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.