Planning to sell or buy garlic? Then today’s mandi report is extremely important for you. On 22 January 2026, garlic prices across major markets surprised both farmers and traders. While premium-quality garlic touched record highs of ₹18,000 per quintal in some mandis, prices in a few large markets dropped sharply to just ₹300–₹500 per quintal due to heavy arrivals and poor quality produce.
Markets in Haryana and Maharashtra witnessed strong bullish sentiment, with good-quality garlic fetching premium rates. In contrast, several major mandis in Madhya Pradesh saw long queues of trucks and excess supply, which clearly put pressure on prices.
This report brings you:
If you want to take the right decision at the right time and maximise profits, read the complete mandi report below.
| State / Market | Arrivals (Tonnes) | Variety | Min Price (₹/Qtl) | Max Price (₹/Qtl) |
| Haryana | ||||
| Barwala (Hisar) | 0.3 | Garlic | 15,000 | 16,000 |
| Hansi | 0.7 | Other | 1,000 | 14,000 |
| Jagadhri | 0.05 | Other | 9,000 | 10,000 |
| Mohindergarh | 0.2 | Garlic | 8,000 | 8,000 |
| Narnaul | 0.1 | Garlic | 8,000 | 8,000 |
| Samalkha | 0.1 | Garlic | 13,000 | 13,000 |
| Thanesar | 0.2 | Other | 8,000 | 12,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh | ||||
| Ratlam | 9.27 | Desi | 1,500 | 12,700 |
| Ratlam | 17.32 | Garlic | 2,803 | 13,351 |
| Sailana | 3.73 | Garlic | 1,500 | 12,499 |
| Sehore | 58.5 | Garlic | 300 | 13,300 |
| Shajapur | 5.15 | Garlic | 2,346 | 8,339 |
| Shujalpur | 1.31 | Desi | 500 | 7,900 |
| Sitamau | 2.32 | Garlic | 4,040 | 9,000 |
| Ujjain | 20.35 | Garlic | 500 | 13,300 |
| Maharashtra | ||||
| Akola | 2.5 | Other | 5,000 | 14,000 |
| Amravati (F&V) | 10.9 | Other | 6,000 | 18,000 |
| Chandrapur | 1 | Other | 8,000 | 13,000 |
| Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | 1.7 | Other | 7,500 | 10,000 |
| Hingna | 0.1 | Other | 9,000 | 15,000 |
| Nagpur | 140 | Other | 6,000 | 18,000 |
| Nashik | 1.1 | Other | 2,000 | 9,200 |
| Rahata | 0.3 | Other | 6,000 | 9,000 |
The highest garlic prices today were recorded in Amravati and Nagpur (Maharashtra), where premium-quality garlic sold for up to ₹18,000 per quintal. Barwala (Hisar), Haryana, also remained strong, with prices touching ₹16,000, creating a bullish market sentiment.
On the downside, Sehore (Madhya Pradesh) witnessed heavy arrivals of 58.5 tonnes, which led to a sharp price fall for some low-quality lots, selling as low as ₹300–₹500 per quintal. Markets like Ratlam and Ujjain also saw wide price fluctuations due to increased supply, with rates ranging between ₹500 and ₹13,300.
In terms of arrivals, Nagpur (140 tonnes) and Sehore topped the list, keeping prices under pressure. On the other hand, low-arrival mandis such as Hingna, Narnaul, and Samalkha maintained higher and more stable prices.
Advisory for Farmers
FAQs:
Q1: Why are garlic prices so high in Maharashtra and Haryana?
A1: These regions have lower arrivals of premium-quality garlic, which drives prices up.
Q2: Why did garlic prices fall sharply in Madhya Pradesh?
A2: Heavy arrivals and poor-quality garlic led to price drops in markets like Sehore.
Q3: What is the best strategy for farmers selling garlic now?
A3: Farmers should store garlic if possible in high-arrival markets and sell in low-arrival, high-price mandis.
Q4: How does quality affect garlic prices?
A4: Good-quality, large-sized garlic fetches premium rates, while low-quality produce sells for less.
Q5: Can grading help in better prices?
A5: Yes, sorting and grading garlic before sale helps farmers avoid losses and get better returns.
