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11 June 2026
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Source:Team Potatobazaar
Farrukhabad Potato Market Remains Weak as Cold Storage Releases Slow and Quality Concerns Grow
Farrukhabad Potato Market Remains Weak as Cold Storage Releases Slow and Quality Concerns Grow
The potato market in Farrukhabad continued to face pressure on 10 June as slow stock movement, declining prices, and quality-related concerns weighed on farmer sentiment.
According to discussions at Tirupati Cold Storage, market activity remains weaker compared to last year, with significantly lower stock dispatches being reported from cold storage facilities. Traders and storage operators indicated that potato movement has slowed considerably in recent weeks due to subdued market demand and cautious buying activity.
Price trends have also softened. Market participants reported that while prices were relatively stronger around two weeks ago, rates have since declined. General potato varieties are currently trading between ₹275–350 per packet, including cold storage charges.
One positive development for farmers has been the reduction in cold storage fees. Storage charges this season are reportedly around ₹100 per packet, compared to nearly ₹130 per packet last year, providing some relief amid weak market conditions.
However, concerns regarding potato quality remain significant. According to market discussions, spoilage levels of approximately 20–30% have been observed in certain hybrid potato lots. Traders and farmers attribute this deterioration primarily to:
• extreme summer temperatures,
• harvesting during high-heat conditions,
• and machine-based harvesting practices that may have increased physical damage to tubers.
These quality issues are creating additional challenges for farmers already dealing with weak prices and slower stock movement.
Storage operators also emphasized the importance of disciplined stock management. Market experts advised farmers to avoid holding large quantities of potatoes in expectation of a sudden price rally. Instead, they recommended gradual and regular stock release to prevent inventory buildup, which can often increase market pressure and lead to weaker realizations later in the season.
The current market environment suggests that quality, storage condition, and controlled stock releases will remain critical factors influencing potato prices in the coming weeks.
According to discussions at Tirupati Cold Storage, market activity remains weaker compared to last year, with significantly lower stock dispatches being reported from cold storage facilities. Traders and storage operators indicated that potato movement has slowed considerably in recent weeks due to subdued market demand and cautious buying activity.
Price trends have also softened. Market participants reported that while prices were relatively stronger around two weeks ago, rates have since declined. General potato varieties are currently trading between ₹275–350 per packet, including cold storage charges.
One positive development for farmers has been the reduction in cold storage fees. Storage charges this season are reportedly around ₹100 per packet, compared to nearly ₹130 per packet last year, providing some relief amid weak market conditions.
However, concerns regarding potato quality remain significant. According to market discussions, spoilage levels of approximately 20–30% have been observed in certain hybrid potato lots. Traders and farmers attribute this deterioration primarily to:
• extreme summer temperatures,
• harvesting during high-heat conditions,
• and machine-based harvesting practices that may have increased physical damage to tubers.
These quality issues are creating additional challenges for farmers already dealing with weak prices and slower stock movement.
Storage operators also emphasized the importance of disciplined stock management. Market experts advised farmers to avoid holding large quantities of potatoes in expectation of a sudden price rally. Instead, they recommended gradual and regular stock release to prevent inventory buildup, which can often increase market pressure and lead to weaker realizations later in the season.
The current market environment suggests that quality, storage condition, and controlled stock releases will remain critical factors influencing potato prices in the coming weeks.
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