Azadpur Mandi Update: Heavy Arrivals & Quality Issues Keep Potato Prices Under Pressure
Team Potato Bazaar7 April 202628 views4 min read
Azadpur Mandi Update: Heavy Arrivals & Quality Issues Keep Potato Prices Under Pressure
Azadpur Mandi Update: Heavy Arrivals & Quality Issues Keep Potato Prices Under Pressure
Arrivals Surge, Market Faces Quality Concerns
Delhi’s Azadpur Mandi witnessed 131 truck arrivals on April 7, including 66 carry-forward trucks and around 65–70 fresh arrivals. However, traders highlighted a serious concern around damaged potatoes, leading to fly infestation in the mandi, which is impacting overall market sentiment and buyer confidence.
Weather Adds to Market Softness
The day began with light rain and cold winds, keeping temperatures lower than usual. This has slightly slowed market movement and added to already weak demand conditions.
Variety-wise Potato Prices (₹ per 50kg bag)
3797: ₹280 – ₹350 (based on quality & color)
Diamond: ₹220 – ₹300 (premium lots at higher range)
Chipsona: ₹300 – ₹350 (good quality)
Jyoti: ₹200 – ₹250
Pukhraj: ₹150 – ₹200
Overall trend: Wide price variation driven by quality differences
Key Market Pressures
Monday Effect: Heavy arrivals early in the week continue to depress prices for the next few days
Quality Issues: Damaged stock affecting demand
LR Variety Slowdown: Rising commercial gas prices are reducing demand for LR potatoes used in snacks like tikki and wafers
Market Outlook
Traders advise farmers to stay patient. As April progresses and arrivals stabilize, price improvement is expected, which could support better realizations for stocks held in cold storage.
Arrivals Surge, Market Faces Quality Concerns
Delhi’s Azadpur Mandi witnessed 131 truck arrivals on April 7, including 66 carry-forward trucks and around 65–70 fresh arrivals. However, traders highlighted a serious concern around damaged potatoes, leading to fly infestation in the mandi, which is impacting overall market sentiment and buyer confidence.
Weather Adds to Market Softness
The day began with light rain and cold winds, keeping temperatures lower than usual. This has slightly slowed market movement and added to already weak demand conditions.
Variety-wise Potato Prices (₹ per 50kg bag)
3797: ₹280 – ₹350 (based on quality & color)
Diamond: ₹220 – ₹300 (premium lots at higher range)
Chipsona: ₹300 – ₹350 (good quality)
Jyoti: ₹200 – ₹250
Pukhraj: ₹150 – ₹200
Overall trend: Wide price variation driven by quality differences
Key Market Pressures
Monday Effect: Heavy arrivals early in the week continue to depress prices for the next few days
Quality Issues: Damaged stock affecting demand
LR Variety Slowdown: Rising commercial gas prices are reducing demand for LR potatoes used in snacks like tikki and wafers
Market Outlook
Traders advise farmers to stay patient. As April progresses and arrivals stabilize, price improvement is expected, which could support better realizations for stocks held in cold storage.
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