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13 April 2026
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Source:Team Potatobazaar
April 13 update, Weak Demand Pressures Potato Prices in Farrukhabad Mandi
April 13 update, Weak Demand Pressures Potato Prices in Farrukhabad Mandi
Farrukhabad (Satanpur Mandi), Uttar Pradesh — April 13, 2026: The potato market in Satanpur mandi is currently facing weak demand and price pressure, as increased production and limited buying activity impact overall sentiment.
According to mandi observations, daily arrivals are steady at around 30–40 truckloads. However, traders report that market demand remains slow, leading to difficulty in price recovery despite consistent supply.
Prices continue to vary significantly based on quality:
Super/First quality potatoes are trading between ₹350 to ₹450 per quintal
Second quality is priced around ₹300 to ₹350 per quintal
Third quality or damaged (scab-affected) potatoes are selling between ₹250 to ₹300 per quintal, with some poor lots falling as low as ₹171 per quintal
Farmers in the region are increasingly expressing concern over low price realization, stating that current rates are often below production cost levels. Many growers highlighted that potato cultivation has expanded significantly this season, resulting in a supply surplus, which is further weakening the market.
Another major challenge is related to storage. With the cold storage holding period nearing its end, farmers are under pressure to offload their stock quickly, adding to the supply in mandis and further affecting prices.
Some farmers also indicated a shift in preference towards alternative crops like tobacco, which are currently perceived as more profitable under prevailing market conditions.
Overall, the market reflects a high-supply, low-demand scenario, with limited immediate signs of price recovery unless demand improves or supply pressure reduces.
QUICK FACTS
- Location: Satanpur Mandi, Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh
- Arrivals: ~30–40 trucks daily
- Price Range: ₹171 – ₹450 per quintal
- Market Trend: Weak demand, price pressure
- Key Issue: Surplus production + storage pressure
According to mandi observations, daily arrivals are steady at around 30–40 truckloads. However, traders report that market demand remains slow, leading to difficulty in price recovery despite consistent supply.
Prices continue to vary significantly based on quality:
Super/First quality potatoes are trading between ₹350 to ₹450 per quintal
Second quality is priced around ₹300 to ₹350 per quintal
Third quality or damaged (scab-affected) potatoes are selling between ₹250 to ₹300 per quintal, with some poor lots falling as low as ₹171 per quintal
Farmers in the region are increasingly expressing concern over low price realization, stating that current rates are often below production cost levels. Many growers highlighted that potato cultivation has expanded significantly this season, resulting in a supply surplus, which is further weakening the market.
Another major challenge is related to storage. With the cold storage holding period nearing its end, farmers are under pressure to offload their stock quickly, adding to the supply in mandis and further affecting prices.
Some farmers also indicated a shift in preference towards alternative crops like tobacco, which are currently perceived as more profitable under prevailing market conditions.
Overall, the market reflects a high-supply, low-demand scenario, with limited immediate signs of price recovery unless demand improves or supply pressure reduces.
QUICK FACTS
- Location: Satanpur Mandi, Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh
- Arrivals: ~30–40 trucks daily
- Price Range: ₹171 – ₹450 per quintal
- Market Trend: Weak demand, price pressure
- Key Issue: Surplus production + storage pressure
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