Question 1

What is the current average price of Potato in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Potato in Kerala is currently ₹3,154 per quintal (₹31.54/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 ₹230 per quintal in Quilandy 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 ₹8,000 per quintal in Broadway market Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Potato prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 64 Mandis in Kerala 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 Kerala, 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 ₹3,154, 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 Kerala 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
Kozhikode(Calicut)	6	₹230	₹3,200	₹2,311
Kannur	2	₹1,600	₹2,700	₹2,378
Malappuram	5	₹1,800	₹3,300	₹2,417
Alappuzha	6	₹1,600	₹4,200	₹2,761
Kasaragod	3	₹1,500	₹3,800	₹2,988
Kottayam	8	₹2,000	₹5,500	₹3,166
Palakkad	5	₹2,000	₹6,000	₹3,414
Ernakulam	8	₹2,000	₹8,000	₹3,425
Thrissur	7	₹2,500	₹4,000	₹3,500
Idukki	5	₹2,400	₹5,000	₹3,594
Kollam	4	₹2,100	₹5,000	₹3,675
Thiruvananthapuram	5	₹2,400	₹7,000	₹3,855

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
PotatoPotato	Cherthala	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹3300	₹3500	₹3400	2026-02-21
PotatoPotato	Angamaly	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹3000	₹4000	₹3500	2026-02-21
PotatoPotato	Perumbavoor	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹2200	₹3100	₹2700	2026-02-21
PotatoPotato	Piravam	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹4000	₹5000	₹4500	2026-02-21
PotatoPotato	Thrippunithura	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹4000	₹5000	₹4200	2026-02-21
PotatoRed Nanital	North Paravur	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹3000	₹4000	₹3500	2026-02-21
PotatoOther	Kattappana	Idukki, Kerala	₹3100	₹3100	₹3100	2026-02-21
PotatoOther	Munnar	Idukki, Kerala	₹5000	₹5000	₹5000	2026-02-21
PotatoPotato	Taliparamba	Kannur, Kerala	₹2400	₹2600	₹2500	2026-02-21
PotatoOther	Thalasserry	Kannur, Kerala	₹2000	₹2500	₹2300	2026-02-21
PotatoPotato	Anchal	Kollam, Kerala	₹3600	₹3600	₹3600	2026-02-21
PotatoOther	Chathanoor	Kollam, Kerala	₹3800	₹4200	₹4000	2026-02-21
PotatoOther	Kottayam	Kottayam, Kerala	₹2800	₹3200	₹3000	2026-02-21
PotatoPotato	Thalayolaparambu	Kottayam, Kerala	₹2700	₹3000	₹2800	2026-02-21
PotatoOther	Pala	Kottayam, Kerala	₹2800	₹3600	₹3200	2026-02-21
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