Question 1

What is the current average price of Potato in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Potato in Kerala is currently ₹3,320 per quintal (₹33.20/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 ₹6,500 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 65 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 ₹3,320, 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	₹3,500	₹2,368
Malappuram	6	₹1,840	₹3,500	₹2,522
Kannur	2	₹2,000	₹3,100	₹2,542
Alappuzha	6	₹1,700	₹6,000	₹2,928
Kasaragod	3	₹1,800	₹3,600	₹2,985
Kottayam	8	₹2,400	₹5,500	₹3,308
Idukki	5	₹2,100	₹5,000	₹3,487
Thrissur	7	₹2,800	₹4,000	₹3,624
Palakkad	5	₹2,200	₹6,000	₹3,699
Kollam	4	₹2,500	₹5,500	₹3,725
Ernakulam	8	₹1,600	₹6,500	₹3,780
Thiruvananthapuram	5	₹2,300	₹6,000	₹3,945

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
PotatoPotato	Anchal	Kollam, Kerala	₹3800	₹3800	₹3800	2026-02-01
PotatoOther	Chathanoor	Kollam, Kerala	₹3400	₹3800	₹3600	2026-02-01
PotatoPotato	Chengannur	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹2800	₹3100	₹3000	2026-01-31
PotatoOther	Kayamkulam	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹1900	₹2100	₹2000	2026-01-31
PotatoPotato	Cherthala	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹3300	₹3500	₹3400	2026-01-31
PotatoPotato	Angamaly	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹3500	₹3500	₹3500	2026-01-31
PotatoPotato	Perumbavoor	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹2000	₹3000	₹2500	2026-01-31
PotatoPotato	Aluva	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹2200	₹3000	₹2600	2026-01-31
PotatoOther	Kattappana	Idukki, Kerala	₹2800	₹2800	₹2800	2026-01-31
PotatoPotato	Taliparamba	Kannur, Kerala	₹2500	₹2700	₹2600	2026-01-31

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