Potato Market Report (18 September 2025): Prices Crash to ₹200 in Some Markets, Soar to ₹3,500 in Others

Today’s potato trade across India showed sharp fluctuations, bringing mixed fortunes for farmers and traders. In several key mandis, heavy arrivals dragged prices down to as low as ₹200 per quintal, while in premium centers, rates shot up to ₹3,500 per quintal.

Markets with large inflows witnessed price pressure, whereas mandis with limited supply saw potatoes selling at much higher rates. For farmers and wholesale traders, understanding today’s mandi trends is crucial to making profitable decisions.

State-Wise Potato Prices (18 September, 2025):

Price & Arrival Highlights:

• Highest Price → Haryana’s Hansi mandi at ₹3,500/quintal.
• Lowest Price → Gujarat’s Gondal mandi at just ₹200/quintal.
• Largest Arrivals → Gujarat’s Surat mandi (1,040 tonnes) and Maharashtra’s Vashi (660.4 tonnes), where heavy inflows kept prices low.
• High Prices on Low Arrivals → Haryana’s Chhachhrauli (0.2 tonnes at ₹1,300/quintal) and Maharashtra’s Wai (2 tonnes at ₹2,200/quintal).
• Price Crash Zones → Madhya Pradesh’s Morena and Sabalgarh saw potatoes stuck at ₹600/quintal.
• Strong Surge Markets → Haryana’s Hansi, Gohana, and Bihar’s Ara, with prices ranging between ₹2,000–3,500/quintal.

Farmer Advisory

1. Heavy Arrival Markets (Surat, Rajkot, Vashi): Hold stock if possible, as prices remain suppressed.
2. Low Arrival, High Price Markets (Hansi, Ara, Wai): Farmers should sell immediately to secure strong profits.
3. Crash Price Regions (Morena, Sabalgarh, Gondal): Consider storage to avoid losses.
4. Festive Season Outlook: With demand expected to rise in coming weeks, partial selling now and holding some stock could maximize returns.