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Azadpur Potato Market Stabilises as Navratri Demand Builds; Arrivals Reach 125 Trucks
Potato trading at Azadpur Mandi is showing signs of stabilisation after a sharp price decline over the weekend. According to the Delhi Fruit Market report dated 6 October, the mandi received 125 truckloads, including 65 fresh arrivals and 60 trucks carried over from the previous weekend because of holiday-related congestion.
Traders are now watching arrivals closely as Navratri approaches around 11 October. Demand for potatoes is expected to improve during the festival period, particularly for fasting-related food products. However, traders have indicated that arrivals need to remain controlled to prevent another sudden movement in prices.
📊 Azadpur Potato Price Range — 6 October
| Potato Variety / Grade | Price Range / 50 kg | Market Observation |
|---|---|---|
| 🥔 Chipsona – Chips Grade | ₹450–₹600 | Quality and origin influence price |
| 🥔 Surya | ₹600–₹950 | Premium lots command higher rates |
| 🥔 Diamond – Chandois/Bisoli | ₹600–₹650 | Relatively stronger prices |
| 🥔 Diamond – Punjab | ₹350–₹450 | Lower than Chandois/Bisoli lots |
| 🥔 Aligarh 379 | ₹250–₹420 | Price varies with quality |
| 🥔 LR – Chips/Wafer Grade | ₹700–₹1,200 | Strong demand ahead of festivals |
Prices are reported per 50 kg bag from the market report.
📈 Price Range by Variety
LR – Chips/Wafer ███████████████████ ₹700–₹1,200
Surya ███████████████ ₹600–₹950
Diamond – C/B ██████████ ₹600–₹650
Chipsona █████████ ₹450–₹600
Diamond – Punjab ███████ ₹350–₹450
Aligarh 379 ██████ ₹250–₹420
🚛 Arrivals Remain the Key Market Factor
Of the 125 trucks reported at Azadpur, only 65 were fresh arrivals, while 60 were backlog arrivals from the previous weekend. This means the headline arrival figure was influenced significantly by holiday-related congestion.
With the market recovering from the weekend price fall, traders are expected to focus on supply management and arrival timing. Excess arrivals could put renewed pressure on prices, while controlled supply combined with stronger festival demand could support the market.
🪔 Navratri Could Support Demand
With Navratri approaching around 11 October, traders expect potato demand to strengthen, particularly for products consumed during fasting. The market's direction will therefore depend on whether the increase in demand is matched by controlled arrivals.
The LR chips/wafer segment is already reporting strong demand, with prices ranging from ₹700 to ₹1,200 per 50 kg depending on quality.
👨🌾 What This Means for PB Stakeholders
Farmers: Current price differences show the importance of variety, quality and destination market when planning sales.
Traders: Managing arrivals will be important as the market moves into the Navratri demand period.
Cold Storages: The festival-driven demand window could influence the timing of potato releases from storage.
Processors & Buyers: Stronger demand for LR and other processing-grade potatoes could support procurement activity ahead of the festival period.
🟢 PB Takeaway
Azadpur's potato market is moving into an important festival-demand window. With 125 trucks reported, including a large backlog component, the immediate market direction will depend heavily on fresh arrivals over the coming days. Navratri could provide additional demand support, but traders will need to balance supply carefully to avoid renewed price pressure.