In the current mandi price scenario, a drop in garlic prices has brought relief to households, making it more affordable in the kitchen. However, this decline has adversely impacted farmers, who are receiving lower returns for their produce. Let’s take a detailed look at garlic arrivals and prices during June 2024.
June 2024, major mandis of Madhya Pradesh witnessed substantial garlic arrivals accompanied by significant price fluctuations. Notably, higher prices were recorded in mandis such as Neemuch and Bhopal, whereas Mandsaur mandis saw lower prices despite heavy inflows.
Mandsaur’s main mandi, garlic arrivals peaked at 11,387 tonnes—the highest in the state. Prices ranged from a minimum of ₹3,534 to a maximum of ₹19,875 per quintal, with the modal price at ₹9,242.
In Daloda mandi, also located in Mandsaur district, arrivals stood at 2,756 tonnes. Here, the minimum price was ₹3,203, maximum ₹18,370, and modal price ₹11,075 per quintal, which proved beneficial for farmers in the region.
Bhopal mandi, the state capital, recorded a comparatively lower arrival of 625 tonnes, but maintained strong pricing. The minimum price stood at ₹2,988, while the maximum reached ₹17,470, and the modal price was ₹12,315 per quintal—the highest modal price among all mandis in the state during the month.
In Neemuch mandi, total garlic arrival was 5,235 tonnes. Prices ranged from a minimum of ₹4,087 to a maximum of ₹21,260, with a modal price of ₹12,565 per quintal, making it one of the highest maximum prices recorded for the month.
During June 2024, Madhya Pradesh's major agricultural markets (mandis) recorded substantial garlic arrivals along with significant price variations. Here’s a detailed look at the mandi-wise garlic data across key districts:
State | District | Mandi | Arrival (in tonnes) | Minimum Price (₹/quintal) | Maximum Price (₹/quintal) | Modal Price (₹/quintal) |
Madhya Pradesh | Mandsaur | Daloda | 2,756 | ₹3,203 | ₹18,370 | ₹11,075 |
Madhya Pradesh | Mandsaur | Mandsaur | 11,387 | ₹3,534 | ₹19,875 | ₹9,242 |
Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal | Bhopal | 625 | ₹2,988 | ₹17,470 | ₹12,315 |
Madhya Pradesh | Neemuch | Neemuch | 5,235 | ₹4,087 | ₹21,260 | ₹12,565 |
Mandsaur’s main mandi, garlic arrivals were recorded at 8,655 tonnes, showing a sharp 24% decline compared to June 2024. Despite this, the market remained sluggish due to weak demand. The modal price stood at just ₹3,885 per quintal, with a minimum price of ₹2,230 and a maximum of ₹8,790 per quintal.
In Daloda mandi of Mandsaur district, arrivals dropped by approximately 12.41%, down to 2,414 tonnes. The modal price was ₹4,650 per quintal, while prices ranged from a minimum of ₹1,715 to a maximum of ₹11,780 per quintal.
Interestingly, Bhopal mandi, the state capital, recorded a 121% increase in garlic arrivals, reaching 1,383 tonnes, compared to June 2024. However, prices remained subdued with the lowest modal price in the state at ₹3,868 per quintal. The minimum price was ₹1,085, and the maximum reached ₹9,400 per quintal.
In Neemuch mandi, arrivals remained almost stable at 5,295 tonnes, showing a marginal 1.15% increase from the previous year. Neemuch offered better price support compared to other mandis, with a modal price of ₹5,720 per quintal, a minimum of ₹2,190, and a maximum of ₹10,865 per quintal, providing slight relief to farmers.
In June 2025, garlic markets across key mandis of Madhya Pradesh saw mixed trends in arrivals and prices. While some regions reported a drop in supply and weak prices, others experienced slight improvements. Here's a detailed look at mandi-wise data for garlic arrivals and price movement:
Garlic Market Overview – June 2025:
State | District | Mandi | Arrival (in tonnes) | Minimum Price (₹/quintal) | Maximum Price (₹/quintal) | Modal Price (₹/quintal) |
Madhya Pradesh | Mandsaur | Daloda | 2,414 | ₹1,715 | ₹11,780 | ₹4,650 |
Madhya Pradesh | Mandsaur | Mandsaur | 8,655 | ₹2,230 | ₹8,790 | ₹3,885 |
Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal | Bhopal | 1,383 | ₹1,085 | ₹9,400 | ₹3,868 |
Madhya Pradesh | Neemuch | Neemuch | 5,295 | ₹2,190 | ₹10,865 | ₹5,720 |