Turning to the 18 Aug 2026 APMC board, Onion was quoted at ₹4,072 per quintal in Lucknow APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,072
- 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 124.8% above the period average and just 79.6% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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.
The ₹3,400 (66.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Lucknow APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹1,811. 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 | ₹20,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,072 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 16 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,056 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,823 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,355 | ₹3,355 | ₹3,355 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,256 | ₹3,256 | ₹3,256 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 06 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Lucknow APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.