Question 1

What is the current average price of Potato in Himachal-pradesh?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Potato in Himachal-pradesh is currently ₹1,450 per quintal (₹14.50/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Potato available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Potato is ₹400 per quintal in PMY Kather Solan Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Potato being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Potato is recorded at ₹3,500 per quintal in SMY Rampur Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Potato prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 38 Mandis in Himachal-pradesh today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Potato prices?

Accepted Answer

Key factors include daily arrivals (supply), seasonal demand, rainfall conditions in Himachal-pradesh, and transportation costs. Festival seasons also typically see a rise in demand and prices.

Question 6

Is it a good time to buy Potato?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹1,450, it might be a good time to buy. However, checking the 7-day trend in your local mandi is recommended before making bulk purchases.

Question 7

How differs the retail price from the Mandi rate?

Accepted Answer

The Mandi rate is the wholesale auction price. Retail prices in shops are usually 20-30% higher to cover sorting, cleaning, transport, and retailer margins.

Question 8

Which districts in Himachal-pradesh have the best Potato rates?

Accepted Answer

Refer to the "District-wise Price Summary" table above to compare rates. Typically, districts with higher production volumes offer more competitive wholesale rates.

District	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
Solan	2	₹400	₹2,000	₹762
Kangra	8	₹600	₹1,600	₹1,012
Shimla	2	₹800	₹2,000	₹1,412
Una	2	₹1,200	₹2,000	₹1,446
Chamba	1	₹1,400	₹1,600	₹1,500
Kullu	3	₹1,000	₹3,000	₹1,544
Mandi	4	₹600	₹2,500	₹1,626
Sirmaur	2	₹1,400	₹2,000	₹1,678
Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh)	1	₹1,400	₹3,000	₹2,100

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
PotatoJyoti	SMY Baijnath	Kangra, Himachal Pradesh	₹800	₹1000	₹900	2026-01-31
PotatoPotato	SMY Jaisinghpur	Kangra, Himachal Pradesh	₹1000	₹1100	₹1050	2026-01-31
PotatoPotato	SMY Nagrota Bagwan	Kangra, Himachal Pradesh	₹800	₹1000	₹900	2026-01-31
PotatoPotato	PMY Kangra	Kangra, Himachal Pradesh	₹800	₹1000	₹900	2026-01-31
PotatoPotato	SMY Palampur	Kangra, Himachal Pradesh	₹900	₹1000	₹950	2026-01-31
PotatoPotato	SMY Dharamshala	Kangra, Himachal Pradesh	₹900	₹1400	₹1150	2026-01-31
PotatoOther	SMY Rohroo	Shimla, Himachal Pradesh	₹1400	₹2000	₹1700	2026-01-31
PotatoOther	SMY Nalagarh	Solan, Himachal Pradesh	₹600	₹1000	₹800	2026-01-31
PotatoOther	PMY Kather Solan	Solan, Himachal Pradesh	₹800	₹1000	₹900	2026-01-31
PotatoJyoti	SMY Baijnath	Kangra, Himachal Pradesh	₹900	₹1000	₹900	2026-01-30

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