Potato markets across the country witnessed sharp fluctuations in both prices and arrivals today. In major mandis of Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, heavy arrivals kept prices under pressure, while in mandis with limited supply, farmers secured higher returns. This variation across states highlights the importance of tracking daily mandi prices for farmers and traders to plan their market strategies effectively.
| State | Market | Arrivals (tonnes) | Variety | Min Price (₹/quintal) | Max Price (₹/quintal) |
| Bihar | Ara | 4 | Jyoti | 2000 | 2400 |
| Natwar | 4 | Jyoti | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Gujarat | Bharuch | 36.5 | Other | 1000 | 2200 |
| Khambhat | 0.4 | Other | 1300 | 2000 | |
| Padra | 18.4 | Other | 1500 | 2000 | |
| Porbandar | 39.2 | Red Nanital | 1000 | 1500 | |
| Rajkot | 420 | Desi | 750 | 1750 | |
| Surat | 956 | Other | 600 | 1900 | |
| Madhya Pradesh | Manawar | 0.7 | Potato | 1271 | 1471 |
| Maharashtra | Shrirampur | 13 | Other | 1400 | 1600 |
| Vashi (Navi Mumbai) | 751.4 | Other | 1000 | 1500 | |
| Delhi | Azadpur | 756.3 | Potato | 300 | 2400 |
| Punjab | Jalalabad | 4.15 | Other | 800 | 1000 |
| Kapurthala | 5.4 | Potato | 700 | 900 | |
| Ludhiana | 68 | Other | 300 | 800 | |
| Garhshankar | 8.3 | Other | 900 | 1100 | |
| Rajasthan | Jalore | 5 | Other | 1200 | 1500 |
| Jodhpur | 128 | Other | 500 | 1200 | |
| Sanchore | 10 | Other | 1200 | 1500 | |
| Sangaria | 0.7 | Potato | 1100 | 1800 | |
| Sikar | 106.3 | Other | 900 | 1100 | |
| Sriganganagar | 35 | Other | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Suratgarh | 0.2 | Red Nanital | 1500 | 1600 | |
| Udaipur | 81.4 | Other | 1000 | 1500 | |
| Uttar Pradesh | Azamgarh | 280 | Desi | 1015 | 1165 |
| Doharighat | 1 | Potato | 1800 | 1900 | |
| Faizabad | 120 | Desi | 1100 | 1190 | |
| Farrukhabad | 1570 | Local | 750 | 950 | |
| Kanpur (Grain) | 2200 | Desi | 880 | 1080 | |
| Lucknow | 560 | Desi | 1080 | 1180 |
Highest Price: Delhi’s Azadpur mandi saw prices touch ₹2,400/quintal.
Lowest Price: Potatoes sold for just ₹300/quintal in Azadpur (Delhi) and Ludhiana (Punjab).
Largest Arrivals: Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur mandi (2,200 tonnes) and Delhi’s Azadpur mandi (756 tonnes) recorded the heaviest inflows, pushing prices down.
Low Arrivals, Higher Prices: Bihar’s Ara (₹2,400), Uttar Pradesh’s Doharighat (₹1,900), and Rajasthan’s Suratgarh (₹1,600) fetched better rates.
Sharp Drops: In Ludhiana (Punjab) and Farrukhabad (UP), potatoes sold below ₹1,000/quintal.
Moderate to High Prices: Several mandis in Bihar and Gujarat recorded rates above ₹2,000/quintal.
In heavy arrival mandis (Kanpur, Farrukhabad, Azadpur), farmers are advised to hold their stock instead of selling immediately.
In low-supply mandis (Ara, Doharighat, Sangaria), farmers should sell now to benefit from better prices.
With the festive season ahead, potato demand may rise. Farmers can sell part of their stock now and store the rest for future gains.
Those with storage facilities should consider keeping their produce safe for a few weeks, as prices are likely to climb.
