Question 1

What is the current average price of Potato in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Potato in Kerala is currently ₹3,426 per quintal (₹34.26/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 ₹1,500 per quintal in Thalayolaparambu Market 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 ₹6,000 per quintal in Aralamoodu 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 ₹3,426, 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
Malappuram	6	₹1,800	₹2,600	₹2,321
Kannur	2	₹1,800	₹2,800	₹2,321
Kozhikode(Calicut)	5	₹2,200	₹3,000	₹2,489
Alappuzha	6	₹1,800	₹4,000	₹2,827
Kasaragod	3	₹2,000	₹3,800	₹2,975
Idukki	5	₹2,800	₹4,000	₹3,150
Kottayam	8	₹1,500	₹5,000	₹3,459
Kollam	4	₹2,200	₹4,900	₹3,666
Thrissur	7	₹2,500	₹4,800	₹3,874
Palakkad	5	₹2,000	₹6,000	₹3,878
Ernakulam	8	₹2,500	₹6,000	₹3,969
Thiruvananthapuram	5	₹3,200	₹6,000	₹4,522

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
PotatoPotato	Kollengode Market	Palakkad, Kerala	₹3600	₹4000	₹3800	2026-09-12
PotatoPotato	Aralamoodu Market	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹5500	₹6000	₹6000	2026-09-12
PotatoPotato	Palakkad Market	Palakkad, Kerala	₹3000	₹4000	₹3600	2026-09-12
PotatoPotato	Chelakkara Market	Thrissur, Kerala	₹3800	₹4000	₹3900	2026-09-12
PotatoOther	Manjeri Market	Malappuram, Kerala	₹2350	₹2450	₹2400	2026-09-12
PotatoPotato	Mukkom Market	Kozhikode(Calicut), Kerala	₹2400	₹2600	₹2500	2026-09-12
PotatoPotato	Ettumanoor Market	Kottayam, Kerala	₹2800	₹3200	₹3000	2026-09-12
PotatoPotato	Chavakkad Market	Thrissur, Kerala	₹3800	₹4800	₹4800	2026-09-12
PotatoPotato	Perumbavoor Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹3000	₹4200	₹3600	2026-09-12
PotatoPotato	Piravam Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹3800	₹4500	₹4200	2026-09-12
PotatoPotato	Anchal Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹3800	₹3800	₹3800	2026-09-12
PotatoOther	Kottarakkara Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹2300	₹2300	₹2300	2026-09-12
PotatoPotato	Chengannur Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹2700	₹3000	₹2800	2026-09-12
PotatoOther	Kayamkulam Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹1800	₹2000	₹1900	2026-09-12
PotatoPotato	Koduvayoor Market	Palakkad, Kerala	₹3600	₹4000	₹3800	2026-09-12
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