Market Update: Slower Arrivals & Quality-Driven Pricing in Farrukhabad (Market Update 26 March)

Farrukhabad (Satanpur) Market Update

The potato market at Satanpur Mandi in Farrukhabad is currently witnessing reduced arrivals and a strong quality-based trading trend. As the harvesting season nears completion, better quality produce continues to command premium prices, while average stock faces pressure.

Arrivals and Market Volume

Daily arrivals have slowed down to approximately 50–65 motor loads, leading to visible gaps between mandi shops.

* Supply is gradually reducing as harvesting reaches final stages
* Farmers are now bringing stock previously stored in temporary dumps

Variety-Wise Price Trends (Per Quintal)

Holland Potato:
₹650 – ₹751 (high-quality lots at upper range)

White Potato (Sada):
₹250 – ₹350 (better quality: ₹311 – ₹331)

3797 Variety:
₹351 – ₹581 (based on size and skin quality)

Khyati Variety:
₹400 – ₹461 (top quality fetching higher rates)

Chipsona 4:
Around ₹581

Quality & Demand Trends

* Demand is clearly stronger for bright, clean and high-quality potatoes
* Stock affected by issues like scab (chechak) is trading at lower rates
* Market is currently quality-driven, with buyers preferring better graded produce

Harvesting Status

* Harvesting activity is nearing completion in most regions
* Farmers are now shifting stored produce from temporary dumps to mandis

Outlook

With arrivals slowing and harvesting nearing its end, the market is expected to remain quality-focused.

If good quality supply reduces further, price stability or slight improvement may be seen in premium segments.