Potato Prices Vary Sharply Across Markets: Rates Reach ₹1,600 in MP, While Some Markets Stay Near ₹400

Potato prices showed a wide variation across different markets (September 01, 2026). According to the latest mandi price data, the maximum potato price reached ₹1,600 per quintal in Madhya Pradesh's Betul and Pipariya markets. In contrast, potatoes were sold for around ₹500 to ₹700 per quintal in several other markets, highlighting a significant difference in prices across locations.

Among the markets covered in today's report, Ghazipur Market in Delhi recorded the highest potato arrivals at 516.75 tonnes, while Bhopal Market in Madhya Pradesh received 118.3 tonnes. Despite the higher arrivals in these markets, prices remained comparatively moderate. The variation suggests that market conditions, potato variety, quality and local demand can influence the prices farmers receive.

Farmers planning to sell potatoes should therefore compare prices and arrivals across nearby markets instead of choosing a market solely on the basis of its highest recorded price. Transportation costs and the quality of the produce should also be considered before deciding where to sell.

Potato Prices and Arrivals in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh (September 01, 2026):

Arrival and Price Comparison:

Terms of arrivals, Ghazipur Market in Delhi recorded the highest volume at 516.75 tonnes. The maximum potato price there was ₹1,100 per quintal. Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal Market followed with 118.3 tonnes of arrivals, while its maximum price stood at ₹1,000 per quintal.

The highest price in the reported markets was ₹1,600 per quintal, recorded in both Betul and Pipariya markets. Betul received 9.5 tonnes of potatoes, while Pipariya recorded 8 tonnes of arrivals. Karera Market also recorded a relatively high maximum price of ₹1,500 per quintal, despite arrivals of only 0.69 tonnes.

Harda and Ratlam markets recorded maximum prices of ₹1,400 per quintal. Dewas also reached ₹1,400, while Thandla recorded a maximum price of ₹1,360 per quintal.

At the lower end, Sabalgarh Market recorded the lowest maximum price of ₹500 per quintal, with arrivals of 4 tonnes. Dabra recorded a maximum price of ₹600, while Porsa reached ₹600 per quintal.

The data shows that potato prices differed considerably across markets. Variety, quality, arrivals and prevailing market conditions can all contribute to differences in the prices received by farmers.

Advice for Farmers:

1. Compare the minimum and maximum prices as well as arrivals in nearby markets before selling your potatoes.
2. Do not transport the entire crop to a market simply because it has reported a higher maximum price.
3. Add transportation and other selling expenses when comparing the actual return from different markets.
4. Pay attention to the price available for potatoes of your specific variety and quality.
5. Base the final selling decision on the latest available market information rather than on a single day's highest price.

FAQs:

1. Where was the highest potato price recorded on September 1, 2026?

The highest potato price was ₹1,600 per quintal, recorded in Betul and Pipariya markets in Madhya Pradesh.

2. What was the potato price in Madhya Pradesh today?

Potato prices varied considerably across Madhya Pradesh markets. The maximum prices ranged from ₹500 to ₹1,600 per quintal, with Betul and Pipariya recording the highest price of ₹1,600.

3. What was the potato price in Delhi today?

Delhi, potatoes were priced at ₹700–₹1,300 per quintal in Keshopur Market and ₹900–₹1,100 per quintal in Ghazipur Market.