Potato Bazaar | West Bengal Potato Dispatch Report 2026
West Bengal has recorded 67.33% potato dispatch from cold storages as of October 31, 2026, according to the latest report released by the Paschimbanga Pragatishil Alu Byabasayee Samiti on November 2, 2026.
Of the total 80.05 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of potatoes stored during the 2026 season, approximately 53.90 lakh MT have been dispatched, leaving 26.15 lakh MT, or 32.67%, still in cold storage.
The substantial remaining stock makes the pace of unloading an important factor for potato traders, farmers, and cold storage operators in the coming weeks.
Key Highlights of West Bengal Potato Dispatch
- Total Potato Stock: 80.05 lakh MT
- Total Dispatched: 53.90 lakh MT
- Remaining Stock: 26.15 lakh MT
- Dispatch Completed: 67.33%
- Stock Remaining: 32.67%
- Highest Dispatch Percentage: Hooghly – 71.24%
- Lowest Dispatch Percentage: Howrah – 60.08%
District-Wise Potato Despatch
Dispatch: Hooghly Leads at 71.24%
Hooghly has recorded the highest potato dispatch percentage in West Bengal at 71.24%, followed by Burdhaman at 69.86% and Midnapore at 66.48%.
Other major potato-producing regions have reported comparatively lower dispatch levels, with North Bengal at 63%, Murshidabad at 62.43%, and Howrah at 60.08%.
Where Is the Maximum Potato Stock Still Available?
Midnapore currently holds the largest quantity of undispatched potatoes, with approximately 6.09 lakh MT remaining in cold storage.
Hooghly follows with 5.92 lakh MT, North Bengal with 5.74 lakh MT, and Burdhaman with 4.43 lakh MT.
Together, these four regions account for approximately 22.17 lakh MT, representing nearly 85% of West Bengal's remaining potato stock.
This concentration of inventory highlights the importance of dispatch activity in these major storage regions.
What Does This Mean for Potato Prices and Market Arrivals?
With nearly one-third of the season's potato stock still in cold storage, the pace of unloading could play an important role in determining market supplies during November.
Three developments will be particularly important:
1. Pace of Cold Storage Unloading
Higher dispatch volumes could increase potato arrivals in wholesale markets, potentially putting pressure on prices if demand does not increase correspondingly.
2. Remaining Stock in Major Districts
Midnapore, Hooghly, North Bengal, and Burdhaman collectively hold the majority of the remaining inventory. Dispatch decisions in these regions could significantly influence market availability.
3. New Potato Crop Arrivals
The timing and volume of fresh potato arrivals will also be important. Any overlap between old stock releases and new crop arrivals could influence wholesale prices and traders' purchasing decisions.
However, actual price movements will depend on demand, quality, transportation, regional supply conditions, and the timing of fresh crop arrivals.
Market Outlook: November Dispatch Trends Will Be Important
West Bengal's potato market is entering an important phase, with 26.15 lakh MT of potatoes yet to be dispatched from cold storages.
Farmers, traders, and cold storage operators will need to monitor unloading trends, mandi prices, and fresh crop developments to assess market conditions.
The coming weeks will provide greater clarity on how quickly the remaining stock is absorbed by the market.
Data Note: Figures are converted using 1 bag = 50 kg (0.05 MT). Quantities are rounded to two decimal places. Market outlook represents an analysis of possible supply conditions, not a confirmed price forecast.