Farmers and traders witnessed sharp price variations in lemon markets across the country today. On 23 February 2026, lemon prices showed extreme volatility, with rates soaring in some mandis due to very low arrivals, while remaining under control in high-supply markets. Notably, in select mandis of Uttar Pradesh, lemons were sold at prices touching ₹15,000 per quintal, marking one of the strongest rallies of the season so far.
On the other hand, major markets in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh reported higher arrivals, which kept prices comparatively lower. Today’s mandi trends clearly indicate that limited supply is driving strong prices, whereas markets with heavy inflow continue to face price pressure.
If you are engaged in lemon cultivation or wholesale trade, this mandi update is extremely important. Choosing the right market and selling at the right time can help you earn thousands of rupees in additional profit.
Below is the state-wise lemon mandi report, covering arrivals, minimum and maximum prices, and markets witnessing the strongest price momentum.
| State / Market | Arrivals (Tonnes) | Variety | Min Price (₹/Quintal) | Max Price (₹/Quintal) |
| Delhi (NCT) | ||||
| Azadpur Mandi | 231.2 | Lemon | 2,000 | 4,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh | ||||
| Indore (F&V) | 1 | Lemon | 1,000 | 2,000 |
| Sehore (F&V) | 0.2 | Lemon | 8,000 | 10,000 |
| Rajasthan | ||||
| Sri Ganganagar (F&V) | 3 | Lemon | 6,000 | 6,400 |
| Udaipur (F&V) | 5.3 | Other | 3,000 | 6,000 |
| Uttar Pradesh | ||||
| Chutmalpur | 0.5 | Lemon | 2,100 | 2,200 |
| Doharighat | 0.1 | Lemon | 3,100 | 3,200 |
| Jaswantnagar | 0.8 | Lemon | 5,470 | 5,570 |
| Kairana | 0.3 | Lemon | 4,500 | 4,600 |
| Khairagarh | 0.1 | Lemon | 4,000 | 4,100 |
| Maigalganj | 0.6 | Lemon | 3,400 | 3,600 |
| Payagpur | 0.2 | Lemon | 14,800 | 15,000 |
| Shamsabad | 0.2 | Lemon | 2,600 | 3,000 |
| Sikarpur | 0.3 | Lemon | 4,800 | 5,000 |
| Thana Bhawan | 0.2 | Lemon | 4,400 | 4,500 |
The sharpest surge in lemon prices was recorded in Payagpur (Uttar Pradesh), where extremely low arrivals of just 0.2 tonne pushed prices to ₹14,800–₹15,000 per quintal. Similarly, Sehore (Madhya Pradesh) witnessed strong rates between ₹8,000 and ₹10,000 due to limited supply.
In contrast, Azadpur Mandi in Delhi, with arrivals exceeding 231 tonnes, saw prices restricted to ₹2,000–₹4,000 per quintal. Prices in Indore also remained weak, staying below ₹2,000, supported by steady arrivals.
Several smaller mandis in Uttar Pradesh such as Jaswantnagar, Sikarpur, and Kairana—reported arrivals below one tonne, which kept prices firm in the ₹4,500–₹5,500 range. Overall, today’s market clearly showed that lower arrivals resulted in stronger prices, while higher supply limited price gains.
Advice for Farmers:
Market Takeaway: Understanding supply trends and choosing the right mandi at the right time remains the most effective way to secure better prices in a highly volatile lemon market.
FAQs – Lemon Market Prices Today:
Q1. What is the highest lemon price today?
The highest rate was recorded in Payagpur (UP) at ₹15,000 per quintal.
Q2. Why are lemon prices high in some mandis?
Low arrivals and limited supply are pushing Lemon Market Prices Today higher.
Q3. Which mandi has the lowest lemon price today?
Indore reported prices below ₹2,000 per quintal due to steady arrivals.
Q4. Should farmers sell lemons now or wait?
Farmers with storage may adopt phased selling depending on local demand trends.
Q5. Where can I check daily lemon mandi updates?
You can follow daily updates and analysis on Khetivyapar for accurate Lemon Market Prices Today reports.
