As fresh arrivals settled on 13 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,035 per quintal in Meerut APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Meerut APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,035
- Lowest Price Today₹4,035
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,035
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Onion about 60.4% above the period average, and just 3.8% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 13 Oct 2026, so you can see where Meerut APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹11,600 |
| 2 Harippad Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 5 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
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 ₹4,800 (70.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Meerut APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹4,196, with the average around ₹2,516. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹4,035 | ₹4,035 | ₹4,035 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,196 | ₹4,196 | ₹4,196 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,425 |
| 26 Aug | ₹4,055 | ₹4,055 | ₹4,055 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,534 | ₹3,534 | ₹3,534 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,631 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,706 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,536 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,272 | ₹3,272 | ₹3,272 |
| 30 Jun | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,510 |
| 29 Jun | ₹2,611 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,012 |
| 16 Jun | ₹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
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Meerut APMC on 13 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.