Onion price in Andaman and Nicobar today
Daily mandi rates for Onion across APMC markets in Andaman and Nicobar, with min, max and modal prices per quintal. Updated 30 Dec 2015.
Quick answer
In Andaman and Nicobar, the modal price of Onion is about ₹7,179 per quintal (about ₹72/kg) as of 30 Dec 2015 (range ₹6,000–₹10,000) across 2 markets. That is about 240% above the national modal price of ₹2,109.
Modal₹7,179per quintal
Min₹6,000lowest
Max₹10,000highest
Markets2in Andaman and Nicobar
Onion price by market in Andaman and Nicobar
| Market | District | Modal | Min | Max | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car Nicobar | Nicobar | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,000 | 30 Dec 2015 |
| Diglipur | North and Middle Andaman | ₹7,357 | ₹6,000 | ₹10,000 | 4 Dec 2015 |
Why Onion prices vary across Andaman and Nicobar
Rabi onion arrives Mar–May; the kharif crop reaches mandis Oct–Dec. Local arrivals, transport distance from producing belts (Maharashtra (Lasalgaon is Asia's largest onion market), Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Gujarat) and variety mix all move the rate between mandis, which is why the range above spans ₹6,000 to ₹10,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Onion price in Andaman and Nicobar today?
The modal price of Onion in Andaman and Nicobar is around ₹7,179 per quintal as of 30 Dec 2015 (range ₹6,000–₹10,000).
How many markets report Onion in Andaman and Nicobar?
2 APMC markets across Andaman and Nicobar currently report Onion prices in this dataset.
Is Onion cheaper in Andaman and Nicobar than the national average?
The Andaman and Nicobar modal price (₹7,179) is above the all-India modal price of ₹2,109 per quintal.