Tomato Prices Today Leave Farmers Stunned – Check Where Rates Are the Highest

Tomato prices across India’s vegetable markets witnessed massive fluctuations today, leaving both farmers and traders surprised. While some farmers fetched as high as ₹5,500 per quintal, others were forced to sell at just ₹550 per quintal.

Heavy arrivals in markets such as Surat and Rajkot (Gujarat) kept prices under pressure, whereas in parts of Punjab and Haryana, tomatoes were sold like gold. The biggest shocker came from Bariwala market in Punjab, where prices touched ₹5,500 per quintal. Similarly, Bhiwani and Tanda Urmur (Haryana) also recorded rates above ₹5,000 per quintal.

In contrast, several mandis in Rajasthan and Gujarat saw tomato prices slipping below MSP levels, creating concern among growers.

This latest mandi price report is crucial for farmers as it provides state-wise details of tomato prices, arrivals, and varieties, helping them decide where selling their produce will bring maximum profit.

State-wise Tomato Prices:

Price Trends & Arrivals – Complete Report:

• Highest Prices: Punjab’s Bariwala market topped the charts at ₹5,400–₹5,500 per quintal. Haryana’s Bhiwani and Tanda Urmur also saw rates touching ₹5,000.
• Lowest Prices: Gujarat’s Rajkot saw prices crash to ₹550, while in Udaipur (Rajasthan), tomatoes were sold at just ₹1,000–₹1,800.
• Heavy Arrivals: Surat (340 tonnes) and Rajkot (175.5 tonnes) reported the largest inflows, keeping prices low.
• Thin Arrivals, High Prices: Markets like Bariwala, Raiya, and Tarn Taran had arrivals below 1 tonne, leading to higher prices.

Farmer Advisory

1. Farmers with high-quality produce should target markets such as Bariwala, Tanda Urmur, Tarn Taran (Punjab) and Bhiwani, Dhand, Farrukh Nagar (Haryana) for maximum profits.
2. Avoid immediate sales in Surat and Rajkot, where heavy arrivals are pushing prices down.
3. Keep track of low-arrival, high-price markets, as rates may rise further in the coming days.

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