Onion Market Report (18 September, 2025): Where Prices Hit Highs and Where They Crashed

Today’s onion trade across major Indian mandis presented a mixed picture for farmers and traders. While heavy arrivals in Maharashtra and Gujarat dragged prices down, select markets in Bihar and a few premium centers saw onion prices soar to record levels. Farmers in Kamthi and Hingna mandis celebrated rates crossing ₹2,000 per quintal, whereas growers in parts of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra faced distress as prices fell as low as ₹100 per quintal.

If you are planning to sell your harvest, this report will help you understand where prices are currently favorable and where holding stock may prove more profitable.

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State-Wise Onion Prices (18 September, 2025):

Price & Arrival Highlights:

• Highest Prices → Maharashtra’s Kamthi mandi (₹2,060/quintal) and Hingna mandi (₹2,000/quintal).
• Lowest Prices → Madhya Pradesh’s Sehore (₹100/quintal) and Maharashtra’s Gangapur (₹105/quintal).
• Largest Arrivals → Maharashtra’s Lasalgaon (1,117 tonnes) and Gujarat’s Ahmedabad (775 tonnes), where heavy inflow kept rates under pressure.
• High Prices Despite Low Arrivals → Bihar markets (Barahat ₹2,800, Jayanagar ₹2,600, Sheohar ₹2,500) and select Maharashtra markets (Kamthi, Hingna).
• Sharp Declines → Madhya Pradesh (Bhopal, Sehore) and Maharashtra (Chandvad, Devla, Gangapur) due to large supplies dragging prices down to ₹200–500/quintal.

Advisory for Farmers:

1. Markets with Prices Above ₹2,000 (Kamthi, Hingna, Bihar region): Sell immediately to maximize profit.
2. Heavy Arrival Markets (Lasalgaon, Ahmedabad, Gangapur): Prices are likely to stay under pressure — consider holding stock if possible.
3. Festive Demand Outlook → Onion prices may strengthen in the coming weeks as seasonal demand picks up.
4. Farmers with Storage Facilities → Adopt gradual selling to benefit from potential price recovery.