Onions are a vital part of the Indian kitchen, and their demand remains constant throughout the year. In Uttar Pradesh, onion prices are of great significance to both farmers and consumers. This article provides an in-depth analysis of how onion prices in different markets across Uttar Pradesh are changing as of September 7, 2024, and how these fluctuations impact both consumers and farmers.
Delhi renowned Azadpur Mandi, the arrival of onions was reported at 1,167.7 tons. The minimum price was ₹2,125 per quintal, the maximum price reached ₹4,250 per quintal, and the modal price was recorded at ₹3,531 per quintal.
Below is the information on onion arrivals and prices in various mandis of Uttar Pradesh as of September 7, 2024:
| Mandi Name | Arrival (in Tons) | Variety | Minimum Price (₹/Quintal) | Maximum Price (₹/Quintal) | Modal Price (₹/Quintal) |
| Kanpur (Grain) | 1000 | Red | ₹ 3,420 | ₹ 3,620 | ₹ 3,520 |
| Varanasi | 178 | Red | ₹ 3,500 | ₹ 3,675 | ₹ 3,600 |
| Lakhimpur | 100 | Red | ₹ 3,740 | ₹ 3,820 | ₹ 3,780 |
| Lucknow | 145 | Red | ₹ 3,710 | ₹ 3,810 | ₹ 3,760 |
| Meerut | 230 | Red | ₹ 3,660 | ₹ 3,800 | ₹ 3,730 |
| Noida | 200 | Red | ₹ 3,550 | ₹ 3,700 | ₹ 3,620 |
| Azamgarh | 156.5 | Red | ₹ 3,525 | ₹ 3,670 | ₹ 3,600 |
| Aligarh | 70 | Red | ₹ 3,200 | ₹ 3,350 | ₹ 3,280 |
| Allahabad | 60 | Red | ₹ 3,600 | ₹ 3,710 | ₹ 3,685 |
| Basti | 160 | Red | ₹ 3,800 | ₹ 3,950 | ₹ 3,890 |
| Etawah | 52.5 | Red | ₹ 3,200 | ₹ 3,550 | ₹ 3,400 |
| Faizabad | 50 | Red | ₹ 3,450 | ₹ 3,600 | ₹ 3,520 |
| Farukhabad | 13.5 | Red | ₹ 3,400 | ₹ 3,650 | ₹ 3,475 |
| Fatehpur | 22 | Red | ₹ 3,600 | ₹ 3,800 | ₹ 3,700 |
| Firozabad | 35 | Red | ₹ 3,515 | ₹ 3,705 | ₹ 3,600 |
| Hardoi | 51 | Pusa-Red | ₹ 3,700 | ₹ 3,750 | ₹ 3,730 |
| Ghaziabad | 210 | Red | ₹ 3,700 | ₹ 3,800 | ₹ 3,750 |
| Sitapur | 63 | Red | ₹ 3,250 | ₹ 3,820 | ₹ 3,750 |
| Varipaal | 14.6 | Red | ₹ 2,800 | ₹ 3,000 | ₹ 2,900 |
| Vishalpur | 20 | Red | ₹ 3,115 | ₹ 3,215 | ₹ 3,170 |
Arrival Trends in Major Markets: Uttar Pradesh, key markets such as Kanpur and Ghaziabad saw significant arrivals of onions, directly impacting the prices. Conversely, smaller markets like Fatehpur and Farrukhabad experienced lower arrivals, resulting in comparatively higher prices.
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Which Market Had the Highest Prices: On September 7, 2024, the highest average prices in Uttar Pradesh were recorded in Basti and Siddharthnagar, reaching up to ₹3,950 per quintal. This indicates strong demand for onions in these regions.
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