spike in lemon prices. Notably, Gonda mandi reported the highest wholesale rate of the day, with lemons selling for up to ₹8200 per quintal — making it the top mandi in the state for lemon prices.
Other markets such as Balrampur, Bhinga, Etah, and Gorakhpur also witnessed lemon prices crossing the ₹7000 mark, reflecting strong demand. On the contrary, in mandis like Chutmalpur, the rates remained surprisingly low, which could be a concern for farmers in those regions. If you want to know which mandi offered the best prices, which had the highest arrivals, and where you might get the best returns — check the detailed mandi-wise report below.
| Mandi Name | Arrivals (in tons) | Variety | Min Price (₹/quintal) | Max Price (₹/quintal) |
| Gonda | 9.9 | Lemon | 7900 | 8200 |
| Balrampur | 0.5 | Lemon | 7600 | 7800 |
| Bhinga | 0.7 | Lemon | 7425 | 7760 |
| Etah | 0.8 | Lemon | 7000 | 8000 |
| Budaun | 1.6 | Lemon | 7200 | 7500 |
| Chandauli | 0.8 | Lemon | 7400 | 7500 |
| Azamgarh | 0.07 | Lemon | 7250 | 7380 |
| Dadri | 0.8 | Lemon | 7000 | 7420 |
| Ballia | 0.7 | Lemon | 7240 | 7320 |
| Barabanki | 1.8 | Lemon | 7180 | 7260 |
| Gorakhpur | 11.5 | Lemon | 7150 | 7250 |
| Chaubepur | 0.5 | Lemon | 7100 | 7300 |
| Sultanpur | 1 | Lemon | 7080 | 7115 |
| Thanabhawan | 0.1 | Lemon | 5000 | 5200 |
| Farrukhabad | 0.4 | Lemon | 6700 | 6900 |
| Firozabad | 3 | Lemon | 6700 | 7000 |
| Raebareli | 0.8 | Lemon | 6460 | 6550 |
| Etawah | 7 | Lemon | 6550 | 6900 |
| Bangarmau | 0.3 | Lemon | 6590 | 6690 |
| Chutmalpur | 0.3 | Lemon | 2300 | 2500 |
Strong Prices in Gorakhpur and Balrampur Mandis: Gorakhpur mandi saw the highest lemon arrival of the day at 11.5 tonnes, with prices ranging from ₹7150 to ₹7250 per quintal. Balrampur also offered lucrative returns, with prices between ₹7600 and ₹7800, bringing solid profits to farmers.
Chutmalpur Mandi Disappoints with Lowest Rates: While most mandis witnessed favorable prices, Chutmalpur mandi reported extremely low rates, with lemons selling between ₹2300 and ₹2500 per quintal. Such a wide price gap across mandis indicates the importance of market selection for better profitability.
Conclusion: For lemon growers, May 18 proved highly profitable in select mandis. According to today’s mandi prices, Gonda and Balrampur stood out, with lemons crossing ₹8000 per quintal. Meanwhile, some markets offered rates even below ₹4000. This stark contrast highlights the importance of market choice, quality, and packaging in maximizing returns. Farmers are advised to monitor daily mandi prices closely and plan their sales accordingly to ensure they receive the best value for their hard-earned produce.
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