In the latest market update for 18 Aug 2026, Soanf was quoted at ₹9,875 per quintal in Unjha APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Soanf yards.
01What's Behind Today's Soanf Price
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₹17,575
- Lowest Price Today₹7,250
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,875
- Reporting Mandis8
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommoditySoanf (Soanf)
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, Soanf is about 5.4% above the period average, sitting just 71.8% 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 Soanf rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Unjha APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹20,500 |
| 2 Lucknow APMC | ₹11,703 |
| 3 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹10,022 |
| 4 Dhanera APMC | ₹9,955 |
| 5 Unjha APMC | ₹9,875 |
| 6 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Vankaner APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Dasada Patadi APMC | ₹7,125 |
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 ₹13,375 (187.7%) 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, Soanf prices at Unjha APMC ranged between ₹4,125 and ₹35,005, with the average around ₹9,370. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹17,575 | ₹7,250 | ₹9,875 |
| 17 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹6,005 | ₹9,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹16,355 | ₹6,000 | ₹9,875 |
| 13 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹7,950 | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹16,010 | ₹6,500 | ₹9,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹20,750 | ₹7,750 | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹7,005 | ₹9,375 |
| 08 Aug | ₹15,825 | ₹7,800 | ₹9,850 |
| 07 Aug | ₹19,950 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,950 |
| 06 Aug | ₹22,630 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,625 |
| 05 Aug | ₹22,005 | ₹7,950 | ₹9,375 |
| 04 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹8,255 | ₹9,350 |
| 03 Aug | ₹15,475 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹21,900 | ₹7,690 | ₹8,900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹23,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹22,400 | ₹7,650 | ₹9,375 |
| 28 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹7,250 | ₹9,550 |
| 27 Jul | ₹12,900 | ₹8,530 | ₹9,375 |
| 25 Jul | ₹9,900 | ₹8,505 | ₹9,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹31,000 | ₹7,210 | ₹9,125 |
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
The day's best Soanf rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Soanf stood at Unjha APMC on 18 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.