Potato Prices Show Wide Regional Gap as September Ends
Potato prices across India are showing a wide difference between producing and consuming markets as September comes to an end. The latest completed national data for 29 September recorded a national average of around ₹1,672/quintal, while the median of state averages was ₹1,321/quintal. Around 64,674 tonnes of arrivals were reported across 699 mandis.
Early 30 September mandi reports show the same regional variation. Prices ranged from ₹350/quintal at Ghiraur in Mainpuri to ₹1,840/quintal at Bengaluru Rural, highlighting the importance of location, quality, grade and demand in determining actual farmer realisation.
📊 Selected Potato Market Prices — 30 September
| Mandi / Market | State | Modal Price (₹/quintal) | Arrivals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghiraur, Mainpuri | Uttar Pradesh | ₹350 | 3,640 tonnes |
| Islam Nagar, Budaun | Uttar Pradesh | ₹450 | 2,000 tonnes |
| Vashi, Mumbai | Maharashtra | ₹1,050 | 1,021.8 tonnes |
| Surat | Gujarat | ₹1,375 | 905 tonnes |
| Pune | Maharashtra | ₹1,300 | 578.8 tonnes |
| Gudimalkapur, Hyderabad | Telangana | ₹1,400 | 216.1 tonnes |
| Bengaluru Rural | Karnataka | ₹1,840 | 1,259.6 tonnes |
Source: AgMarkNet/data.gov.in; individual mandi reporting dates and coverage can vary.
📈 Price Gap Across Markets
Bengaluru Rural ███████████████████ ₹1,840
Hyderabad ███████████████ ₹1,400
Surat ██████████████ ₹1,375
Pune █████████████ ₹1,300
Vashi Mumbai ██████████ ₹1,050
Islam Nagar ████ ₹450
Ghiraur ███ ₹350
👨🌾 What This Means for the Potato Sector
Farmers: Large price differences show why mandi selection, quality and timing can significantly affect sale realisation.
Traders: Regional price gaps may influence movement between producing and consuming markets, but transport and handling costs need to be considered.
Cold Storages: Stored stocks entering the market will continue to add to arrivals, with quality and grade affecting the final selling price.
Buyers & Processors: Markets with stronger prices indicate areas where demand and quality specifications may be supporting higher rates.
🟢 PB Takeaway
The September-end market is showing strong regional price variation rather than one uniform national trend. Producing belts such as parts of Uttar Pradesh are reporting much lower prices than several major consuming markets. For the potato ecosystem, quality, market selection, transportation cost and timing of sale remain important factors in determining actual returns.