Have you ever wondered why onion prices fluctuate daily? This not only affects our kitchen budgets but is also a major concern for farmers and traders. On 28th December 2024, we have gathered interesting facts by analyzing the arrival and prices of onions in major mandis (markets) in Haryana, Bihar, and Gujarat. This article will help you understand the changes in onion prices and the reasons behind them.
Gurugram mandi: Today, Gurugram mandi recorded an arrival of 99 tons of onions. The minimum price for other varieties of onions was ₹2000 per quintal, the maximum was ₹3000 per quintal, and the modal price stood at ₹2500 per quintal.
Radaur mandi: In Radaur mandi, the onion arrival was 9 tons today. The minimum price for other varieties was ₹1800 per quintal, the maximum was ₹2000 per quintal, and the modal price was ₹1900 per quintal.
Ukalana mandi: The Ukalana mandi saw an onion arrival of only 0.2 tons today. The minimum price was ₹2000 per quintal, the maximum was ₹2200 per quintal, and the modal price was ₹2200 per quintal.
Jaynagar mandi: At Jaynagar mandi, 0.8 tons of onions arrived today. The minimum price for medium variety onions was ₹3800 per quintal, the maximum was ₹4000 per quintal, and the modal price was ₹3900 per quintal.
Kochas (Balthari) mandi: In Kochas mandi, 2 tons of onions were recorded. The minimum price for medium variety onions was ₹2100 per quintal, the maximum was ₹2300 per quintal, and the modal price was ₹2200 per quintal.
Surat mandi: Surat mandi recorded the highest arrival today, with 270 tons of onions. The minimum price for other varieties was ₹1500 per quintal, the maximum was ₹3200 per quintal, and the modal price stood at ₹2350 per quintal.
Conclusion: Among the mandis in Haryana, Gurugram saw the highest arrival and stable prices, while Radaur and Ukalana had lower arrivals. Bihar, Jaynagar had the highest prices, reflecting the high quality and limited supply of onions. Gujarat's Surat mandi recorded the highest arrival with moderate prices. This report clearly highlights the relationship between the latest onion market prices and their supply across different regions.
