Wheat Holds ₹2250–3115 in Uttar Pradesh: July 2026 Mandi Report
Wheat Prices in Uttar Pradesh — July 2026
Wheat averaged ₹2,441/quintal across Uttar Pradesh mandis in July 2026, and the word that best describes the month is “steady.” Based on 1,501 data points collected from mandis across the state, the market held its ground with only a mild dip. If you were expecting sharp swings this month, you’d be disappointed — or relieved, depending on which side of the transaction you sit on.
The month-on-month change was -0.87%, a small correction rather than a slide. Nothing here suggests panic selling or a supply crunch. Year-on-year comparison isn’t available this time, so we’ll stick to what the July data itself tells us. A volatility reading of 2.84 backs up the stability story — this is a low-to-moderate number, meaning prices moved in a narrow band through the month rather than jumping around from mandi to mandi or week to week.
Median price stood at ₹2,432/quintal, very close to the average of ₹2,441. When median and average sit this near each other, it tells you the price distribution wasn’t skewed by a few extreme outliers — most mandis were trading in a similar, sensible range.
Where the Extremes Showed Up
Risia recorded the lowest average at ₹2,250/quintal, while Mathura topped the chart at ₹3,115/quintal. That’s a gap of ₹865 between the two ends — noticeable, but not unusual for a state as large and logistically varied as Uttar Pradesh. Local demand, mandi infrastructure, transport costs, and even the quality mix of arriving wheat can explain such gaps between a border-district mandi like Risia and a well-connected trading hub like Mathura.
Among the major trading centres, Agra led with an average of ₹2,700/quintal, followed closely by Saharanpur (₹2,627), Ballia (₹2,614), Meerut (₹2,610), and Farukhabad (₹2,608). These five markets consistently trade above the state average, which isn’t surprising — they’re established wheat trading points with strong buyer networks and steady offtake from flour mills and traders.
| Metric | Price (INR/quintal) |
|---|---|
| State Average | 2,441 |
| Median | 2,432 |
| Minimum (Risia) | 2,250 |
| Maximum (Mathura) | 3,115 |
What’s Behind the Calm
A few things likely kept wheat prices on an even keel this July. First, arrivals patterns matter a lot at this stage of the season — by July, the bulk of the harvest movement has usually settled into a rhythm, with neither a fresh flood of grain hitting mandis nor a sudden shortage pushing buyers to compete aggressively. Second, demand from flour mills and institutional buyers tends to stay fairly consistent through the monsoon months, without the festive-season spikes you’d see later in the year. Third, any procurement activity by government agencies during this period can act as a quiet stabiliser, absorbing volume at one end without letting open-market prices swing too far either way. None of these are guaranteed causes — just the usual suspects worth keeping an eye on when a market behaves this calmly.
Storage and carrying costs for traders holding stock could also be playing a role. When farmers and traders aren’t rushing to offload wheat, and buyers aren’t desperate to secure supply, you get exactly this kind of flat, low-volatility trend. It’s the market equivalent of a calm day — nothing dramatic happening on the surface, but a lot of small, balanced decisions being made underneath.
What This Means for You This Week
If you’re a farmer sitting on wheat stock, this is not a month to panic-sell or panic-hold. The ₹2,441 average gives you a fair benchmark, but remember the mandi-to-mandi gap — checking whether your nearest mandi is closer to the ₹2,250 end or the ₹3,115 end could meaningfully change your realisation. If you have the flexibility to transport a bit further to a market like Agra, Saharanpur, or Meerut, it may be worth the extra effort, especially for slightly larger quantities where the price difference adds up.
For traders and small aggregators, the low volatility number is your friend — this is a market where you can plan purchases and sales without worrying about getting caught out by a sudden 5-10% swing. Keep tracking weekly mandi bulletins rather than relying on last month’s numbers alone, because even in a “stable” month, the gap between Risia and Mathura shows real money is made or lost based on which mandi you choose. Stay alert, but there’s no reason for alarm this month.
Prices are indicative; please verify at your local mandi.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the average price of Wheat in Uttar Pradesh during July 2026?
In July 2026, Wheat averaged ₹2,441/quintal across Uttar Pradesh mandis.
What were the highest and lowest Wheat prices in Uttar Pradesh?
The highest was ₹3,115/quintal (Mathura) and the lowest ₹2,250/quintal (Risia).
How did Wheat prices change versus last month?
Prices saw a 0.9% fall versus the previous month.
