Looking at how the yards traded on 18 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,300 per quintal in Baruipur(Canning) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Baruipur(Canning) APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,400
- Lowest Price Today₹3,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Red)
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.
At this level, Onion is about 11.3% above the period average, sitting just 5.7% 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 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Baruipur(Canning) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chengannur Market APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 3 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 5 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 6 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 8 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Karaikudi(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.
At ₹3,000 (60.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Baruipur(Canning) APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹2,964. 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 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Baruipur(Canning) APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.