Garlic market prices surge! Pune records ₹26,000 per quintal, amravati ₹25,000 — check rates across major markets

Garlic prices remained strong across several markets on August 16, 2026, with Maharashtra recording some of the highest rates. Pune Mandi recorded the highest price at ₹26,000 per quintal, while Amravati reached ₹25,000 and Kamthi recorded ₹21,050 per quintal. At the other end, some markets reported minimum prices close to ₹3,000 per quintal, showing a wide variation in garlic prices across mandis.

The market data also shows significant differences in arrivals and prices. Pune received 55.6 tonnes of garlic, while Delhi's Azadpur Mandi recorded 91.5 tonnes, the highest arrival among the listed markets. Despite substantial arrivals in some major markets, prices remained high for better-quality produce.

For farmers planning to sell their garlic, comparing the latest prices across nearby mandis can help in understanding where better rates are being reported. However, market selection should also take into account quality, arrivals, local demand and transportation costs.

Garlic Arrivals and Prices Across Major Markets (August 16, 2026):

Arrival and Price Comparison:

1. Among the listed markets, Azadpur recorded the highest garlic arrivals at 91.5 tonnes. In Maharashtra, Pune received 55.6 tonnes, while Amravati recorded 11.9 tonnes. Gujarat's Jamnagar Market reported 46.4 tonnes of arrivals.
2. Terms of prices, Pune recorded the highest maximum rate at ₹26,000 per quintal. Amravati followed with ₹25,000, while Chandrapur reached ₹21,500, Kamthi ₹21,050 and Akola ₹21,000 per quintal.
3. Gujarat also reported strong prices in some markets. Wadhwan recorded a range of ₹17,000 to ₹20,000 per quintal, while Deesa reached ₹19,000 at the upper end.
4. There was a wide variation within Maharashtra as well. Nashik reported a minimum price of ₹3,000 and a maximum of ₹13,200 per quintal, while Pune ranged from ₹4,000 to ₹26,000. This indicates a substantial difference in prices across markets, with quality and market conditions likely influencing the rates reported.

Advice for Farmers:

1. Check both the minimum and maximum garlic prices in nearby mandis before selling.
2. Properly dried, good-quality and larger-sized garlic may receive better prices.
3. Before transporting produce to a higher-priced market, factor in transportation, commission and other selling costs.
4. Compare the net price after expenses rather than looking only at the highest quoted market rate.
5. Monitor daily mandi prices and market arrivals before deciding when and where to sell.

FAQs:

1. What was the highest garlic price on August 16, 2026?

Pune Market recorded the highest maximum rate of ₹26,000 per quintal among the listed markets.

2. Which market recorded the highest garlic arrivals?

Delhi's Azadpur Market recorded the highest arrivals at 91.5 tonnes.

3. What was the garlic price in Amravati?

Amravati Market recorded a minimum price of ₹8,000 and a maximum of ₹25,000 per quintal.

4. Why do garlic prices differ between markets?

Rates can vary because of produce quality, variety, arrivals, local demand, supply conditions and transportation factors.

5. Should farmers sell garlic in the market offering the highest rate?

Not necessarily. Farmers should calculate the net return after transportation, commission and other selling costs before choosing a market.