Aravalli–Sabarkantha Cold Storages Dispatch Report: June 2026

Status as of June 2026

The latest dispatch (Nikasi) data from the Aravalli–Sabarkantha potato belt shows a noticeable improvement in potato evacuation during June.

Overall dispatch has increased from 16.11% in May to 24.03% by the end of June, reflecting stronger market movement. However, despite this progress, 1.87 crore bags of potatoes are still lying in cold storages, indicating that inventories continue to remain substantial.

Overall Position
During the season, the region loaded 2.46 crore bags of potatoes, equivalent to approximately 12.92 lakh metric tonnes (MT).

As of the end of June:
1. Total Loading: 2.46 crore bags (12.92 lakh MT)
2. Total Dispatch (Nikasi): 59.15 lakh bags (3.12 lakh MT)
3. Balance Stock: 1.87 crore bags (9.87 lakh MT)
4. Overall Dispatch Rate: 24.03%

Compared with May, an additional 19.48 lakh bags (around 1.03 lakh MT) were evacuated during June.

Processing Potatoes Continue to Dominate
Processing varieties continue to account for the majority of stocks remaining in storage.

Chips Potatoes
1. Total Loading: 1.23 crore bags (6.51 lakh MT)
2. Dispatch: 34.59 lakh bags (1.83 lakh MT)
3. Balance Stock: 88.28 lakh bags (4.68 lakh MT)
4. Dispatch Rate: 28.15%

Chips potatoes recorded the strongest evacuation among all major processing categories.

French Fries Potatoes
1. Total Loading: 71.69 lakh bags (3.80 lakh MT)
2. Dispatch: 17.94 lakh bags (95,100 MT)
3. Balance Stock: 53.74 lakh bags (2.85 lakh MT)
4. Dispatch Rate: 25.03%
 

Nearly three-fourths of French Fries potatoes still remain in storage.

Flakes Potatoes
1. Total Loading: 7.17 lakh bags (39,000 MT)
2. Dispatch: 1.26 lakh bags (6,700 MT)
3. Balance Stock: 5.91 lakh bags (31,300 MT)
4. Dispatch Rate: 17.59%

Movement in flakes varieties continues to remain comparatively slow.

Table Potato Movement Improves
Table potato evacuation strengthened during June.
1. Total Loading: 20.21 lakh bags (1.01 lakh MT)
2. Dispatch: 5.36 lakh bags (26,800 MT)
3. Balance Stock: 14.85 lakh bags (74,250 MT)
4. Dispatch Rate: 26.51%

Among the major categories, table potatoes recorded one of the better dispatch rates, reflecting continued demand in the fresh market.

Seed Stocks Yet to Move
Seed potato stocks remain intact.
1. Total Loading: 24.25 lakh bags (1.21 lakh MT)
2. Dispatch: Nil
3. Balance Stock: 24.25 lakh bags (1.21 lakh MT)
4. Dispatch Rate: 0%

Seed stocks are expected to move closer to the next planting season.

June vs May
The June report indicates healthy improvement over May.
Overall dispatch increased from 16.11% to 24.03%.
Total dispatched quantity increased from 39.67 lakh bags to 59.15 lakh bags.
Nearly 19.48 lakh additional bags moved during June.
Balance stock reduced from 2.07 crore bags to 1.87 crore bags.

Despite this improvement, more than 9.87 lakh MT of potatoes still remain in cold storages.

Key Market Takeaways

• Overall dispatch has crossed 24%, showing improved market activity.
• More than 1.87 crore bags (9.87 lakh MT) remain available in cold storages.
• Chips potatoes have shown the strongest evacuation among processing varieties.
• Table potato movement continues to improve, with dispatch reaching 26.51%.
• Seed stocks remain untouched.
• Processing demand, exports and the pace of stock liquidation during July will continue to influence market prices.

Potato Bazaar Insight
The June dispatch report signals an improvement in potato movement, with overall evacuation increasing by nearly 8 percentage points compared to May. However, the market remains well supplied, with 1.87 crore bags (9.87 lakh MT) still in cold storages. Going forward, procurement by chips and French fries processors, export demand and the speed of stock liquidation during July will be the key factors influencing potato prices and market sentiment.