Dehgam Cold Storage Association Dispatch (Nikasi) Report: June 2026

Status as of June 30, 2026

The latest dispatch (Nikasi) data released by the Dehgam Cold Storage Association indicates that potato evacuation has gathered pace, with 19.48% of total stored stocks dispatched by the end of June 2026. Despite this progress, 67.26 lakh bags (3.36 lakh MT) of potatoes continue to remain in cold storages, indicating ample availability for the market in the coming months.

Overall Stock Position

During the current storage season, Dehgam cold storages loaded 83.54 lakh bags of potatoes, equivalent to approximately 4.18 lakh metric tonnes (MT).

As of June 30, 2026:

• Total Loading: 83.54 lakh bags (4.18 lakh MT)
• Total Dispatch (Nikasi): 16.29 lakh bags (81,450 MT)
• Balance Stock: 67.26 lakh bags (3.36 lakh MT)
• Overall Dispatch Rate: 19.48%

This means that over 80% of the stored potato inventory is still available for future market arrivals.

CIPC Potatoes Account for the Largest Share

CIPC-treated potatoes, primarily meant for long-term storage and processing, continue to dominate inventories.

• Total Loading: 46.18 lakh bags (2.31 lakh MT)
• Dispatch: 8.83 lakh bags (44,125 MT)
• Balance Stock: 37.36 lakh bags (1.98 lakh MT)
• Dispatch Rate: 19.11%

The large quantity of CIPC potatoes still in storage indicates that processing demand will remain an important factor influencing market prices.

Table Potato Movement Ahead of Processing Stocks

Table potatoes have recorded slightly better evacuation compared to CIPC potatoes.

• Total Loading: 35.19 lakh bags (1.76 lakh MT)
• Dispatch: 7.46 lakh bags (37,300 MT)
• Balance Stock: 27.73 lakh bags (1.39 lakh MT)
• Dispatch Rate: 21.20%

Although fresh market movement has improved, a significant volume of table potatoes still remains in storage.

Punjab Seed Stocks Yet to Move

Seed potato stocks remain intact, which is normal for this stage of the season.

• Total Loading: 2.17 lakh bags (10,850 MT)
• Dispatch: Nil
• Balance Stock: 2.17 lakh bags (10,850 MT)
• Dispatch Rate: 0%

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

Key Market Takeaways

• Overall dispatch has reached 19.48% by the end of June.
• 67.26 lakh bags (3.36 lakh MT) of potatoes are still available in cold storages.
• CIPC potatoes account for the largest share of the remaining inventory.
• Table potatoes have shown slightly better evacuation than processing stocks.
• Punjab Seed stocks remain untouched.
• Future market prices will largely depend on processor procurement, export demand and the pace of stock liquidation during July and August.