Everything you need to know about India’s biggest wholesale market for fruits, vegetables, spices, grains & more.
APMC Vashi (Agricultural Produce Market Committee), located in Navi Mumbai, is the largest wholesale market in Maharashtra. From fruits and vegetables to onions, potatoes, spices, grains and even flowers — almost every kirana shop, vegetable vendor and caterer purchases from Vashi APMC.
This guide covers:
- ✔ Market Types
- ✔ Timings (Updated for 2025)
- ✔ Entry rules for normal customers
- ✔ How auctions work
- ✔ Best days & times to get the lowest rates
- ✔ Parking, travel tips & safety
- ✔ Sample wholesale rates
- ✔ Whether retail customers are allowed
⭐ 1. What is APMC Vashi?
APMC Vashi is a government-regulated wholesale market complex spread across 175+ acres in Navi Mumbai. It is connected to farmers, traders, commission agents and retailers across Maharashtra.
People visit APMC for:
- Bulk vegetables for parties & events
- Restaurant & hotel stock
- Retail shop / Kirana supply
- Cheapest fruits for home use
- Bulk spices, grains, dry fruits
- Flowers for weddings and mandaps
Yes, normal customers can also buy, but only at specific shops (explained below).
⭐ 2. APMC Vashi Market Complex – All 5 Markets
APMC Vashi is divided into five major markets:
| Market | Items Sold |
|---|---|
| Market Yard 1 – Onion & Potato Market | Potatoes, onions, garlic, ginger |
| Market Yard 2 – Fruit Market | Apples, oranges, grapes, watermelon, banana, seasonal fruits |
| Market Yard 3 – Vegetable Market | All green vegetables, leafy vegetables, exotic vegetables |
| Market Yard 4 – Grain Market | Wheat, dal, rice, pulses, flour, dry grains |
| Market Yard 5 – Spices & Condiments Market | Spices, masalas, dry fruits, seeds |
⭐ 3. APMC Vashi Timings (Updated 2025)
| Market | Timings | Best Time to Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetable Market | 2:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 3 AM–6 AM (fresh arrivals) |
| Fruit Market | 2:30 AM – 12:00 PM | 4 AM–7 AM |
| Onion & Potato Market | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Midnight to 4 AM |
| Spices Market | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Anytime |
| Grain Market | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Anytime |
Sunday: Mostly closed
Monday: Light arrival day
If you want the cheapest prices, visit between 3 AM and 6 AM.
⭐ 4. Is APMC Vashi Open to the Public?
Yes.
Common customers can buy, but they must follow certain rules:
✔ Allowed
You can:
- Buy fruits & vegetables in small boxes/bags
- Buy for home use, weddings, parties
- Buy loose items from retail-friendly wholesalers
❌ Not Allowed
You cannot:
- Bargain like a retail market
- Enter restricted auction platforms
- Block labour pathways
There is no entry fee for individuals.
⭐ 5. How to Reach APMC Vashi
🚆 By Train
Nearest station: Vashi (Harbour Line)
Distance: 1.8 km
Auto fare: ₹30–50
🚗 By Car
Search on Google Maps: APMC Market Vashi
Parking: Available but crowded before 6 AM
🚌 By Bus
BEST / NMMT Buses to Vashi:
- 504, 506, 507, 515, 522, 523, 525, 529
Get down at: APMC Market / Vashi Bus Depot
⭐ 6. How the APMC Auction System Works
Every day, thousands of crates arrive from farmers across India:
- Farmers deliver produce at night.
- Commission agents prepare lots/crates for auction.
- Auction begins around 3–4 AM.
- Retailers & bulk buyers bid on crates.
- The winning bidder pays a commission + market tax.
- Labourers (coolies) transport crates to pick-up points.
Retail customers are not allowed to participate in auctions, but they can buy after auctions end — usually after 6 AM.
This is when rates stabilize and you get better deals.
Action Timetable
| Market Name | Time |
|---|---|
| Vegetable Market | 2.00 PM to 12.00 AM |
| Fruit Market | 4.00 AM to 3.00 PM |
| Onion Potato Market | 8.00 AM to 6.00 PM |
| Market 1 | 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM |
| Market 2 | 10.00 am to 5.00 pm |
⭐ 7. Approximate Wholesale Rates (Example Only – Changes Daily)
| Item | Wholesale Price Range |
|---|---|
| Tomatoes | ₹10–₹20 per kg |
| Onions | ₹18–₹28 per kg |
| Potatoes | ₹18–₹25 per kg |
| Capsicum | ₹25–₹45 per kg |
| Carrot | ₹25–₹40 per kg |
| Cauliflower | ₹20–₹30 per piece |
| Banana | ₹20–₹40 per dozen |
| Apples | ₹80–₹150 per kg |
| Musk Melon | ₹20–₹30 per kg |
Prices fluctuate daily depending on supply, weather, and farmer arrivals.
If you want, I can also generate today’s estimated rate list anytime.
⭐ 8. Best Things to Buy at APMC Vashi
✔ Vegetables
Freshest stock from Pune, Nashik, Sangli, Gujarat.
✔ Fruits
Especially:
- Apples
- Grapes
- Watermelon
- Oranges
- Pomegranate
- Seasonal mangoes (summer)
✔ Spices & Dry Fruits
Cheaper than normal stores.
✔ Supplies for Events / Catering
Hotels & caterers buy from here.
⭐ 9. Tips for First-Time Visitors
✔ Wear comfortable shoes
The market is spread across several buildings.
✔ Carry cash
Many shops prefer cash for small purchases.
✔ Go early
Best time: 3 AM–7 AM.
✔ Avoid the crowd near crates & auction areas
Forklifts & trucks move continuously.
✔ Bring reusable bags
Wholesalers usually give items in plastic bags or crates.
⭐ 10. Should You Buy as a Normal Home Customer?
Yes — if you want:
- Cheaper rates
- Fresher vegetables
- Bulk buying for parties or monthly stock
But remember:
- Parking is difficult
- You may need to buy in slightly larger quantities
- Peak hours are chaotic
A better option is going around 6:30–9:00 AM when crowds reduce.
Flower Wholesale Market
Extra attraction for weddings & events.
- Marigold
- Roses
- Orchids
- Jasmine
- Garland-making supplies
Best time: 2:30 AM – 6:00 AM
Location: Near Fruit & Vegetable Yards.
✅ 1. APMC Parking Charges
Many people search: “APMC Vashi parking fee”.
Approx Parking Rates (varies slightly by contractor):
- Two-wheeler: ₹10–₹20
- Four-wheeler: ₹20–₹30 (per entry)
- Pickup tempo / small van: ₹50+
- Truck: ₹100–₹150
Peak hours (3 AM – 7 AM) = very crowded.
Best parking location: Behind Fruit Market (Market Yard 2).
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