Aravalli–Sabarkantha Potato Dispatch Reaches 42.77% by July-End

Aravalli–Sabarkantha Potato Dispatch Reaches 42.77% by July-End

Potato dispatch from cold storages across the Aravalli–Sabarkantha region accelerated significantly during July 2026. By the end of the month, 1.05 crore bags had been dispatched from total seasonal loading of 2.46 crore bags, taking the overall evacuation rate to 42.77%.

However, a substantial 1.41 crore bags, equivalent to approximately 7.36 lakh MT, still remain in cold storage.

Key Market Highlights: July 2026 Position

1. Overall Dispatch| Nikasi has reached 42.77%, with more than 1 crore bags already moved out of storage.
2. Balance Stock:1.41 crore bags (7.36 lakh MT), or 57.23% of the original stock, still remain in storage.
3. Chips Potatoes: Fastest-moving segment, with 54.64% already dispatched.
4. French Fries: Dispatch has reached 40.02%, leaving 43.00 lakh bags in storage.
5. Table Potatoes: 36.98% dispatched; 12.73 lakh bags remain.
6. Flakes: Movement remains comparatively slower at 27.92%.

7. Seed Potatoes: Dispatch has not yet commenced, leaving the entire 24.25 lakh bags in storage.

    

Where Is the Potato Moving From?

The zone-wise data shows that dispatch activity is spread across the major potato belts of the region.

Ranasan, Idar and Dhansura together account for a significant share of the total potato evacuation recorded till July.

Market Perspective

July marks a clear acceleration in potato movement from Aravalli–Sabarkantha cold storages. Chips potatoes have crossed the halfway mark in evacuation, while French Fries and Table potatoes are also showing meaningful movement.

At the same time, 57.23% of the season's original stocks are still in storage. The remaining inventory of around 1.41 crore bags is substantial and its movement during August and the following months will be important for the regional potato market.

The large balance in processing potatoes as well as the entire seed inventory means that processor procurement, seed demand and the pace of subsequent cold-storage withdrawals will remain important indicators to watch.

Source: Aravalli–Sabarkantha Cold Storage data (AV-SK), Nikasi till July 2026.