June 21, 2025: Garlic Prices Hit Record High in Uttar Pradesh – Gonda Mandi Reaches ₹8200/Quintal!

Attention farmers! If you're planning to sell garlic, today’s mandi update could be a game-changer for you. On June 21, 2025, garlic prices across Uttar Pradesh witnessed dramatic variation — Gonda Mandi topped the chart with a record high of ₹8200 per quintal, marking the highest garlic price this season.

While other mandis like Etawah and Kanpur (Grain) also reported rates above ₹7500, several markets including Mailaganj and Gulawati recorded prices as low as ₹2600–₹5000, causing distress for many farmers.

Garlic Prices in Major Mandis of Uttar Pradesh (₹/Quintal):

More Mandis: Azamgarh, Deoria, Badaun, Jaunpur, Lucknow, Sitapur, and Mahoba also reported strong price ranges between ₹6200 and ₹6700.

 Key Insights:

• Highest Price: Gonda Mandi with ₹8200/qtl.
• Lowest Price: Mailaganj at ₹2560/qtl, well below the cost of production.
• Desi garlic varieties fetched ₹200–₹500 more than average-quality garlic.

 Farmer Advice:

• Send produce to profitable mandis like Gonda, Etawah, or Kanpur (Grain) to get maximum rates.
• If your local mandi offers only ₹5000–₹6000, and you have storage, consider waiting for better prices.
• Avoid distress sale in low-price mandis like Mailaganj and Kariana.
• For long-term profitability, focus on high-quality Desi garlic, which is currently fetching higher rates than other varieties.