Question 1

What is the current average price of Potato in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Potato in Kerala is currently ₹3,017 per quintal (₹30.17/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 ₹1,300 per quintal in Punalur 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 ₹20,000 per quintal in Thirurrangadi Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Potato prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 61 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 ₹3,017, 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	₹1,500	₹3,800	₹2,170
Kannur	2	₹1,600	₹2,600	₹2,257
Malappuram	5	₹1,910	₹20,000	₹2,407
Alappuzha	6	₹1,800	₹3,700	₹2,707
Kasaragod	3	₹1,800	₹3,600	₹2,907
Palakkad	5	₹2,400	₹4,500	₹3,005
Kollam	4	₹1,300	₹5,000	₹3,222
Kottayam	8	₹2,400	₹4,500	₹3,276
Thrissur	5	₹2,200	₹4,000	₹3,281
Ernakulam	8	₹1,800	₹8,000	₹3,334
Thiruvananthapuram	5	₹2,200	₹4,600	₹3,660
Idukki	4	₹2,700	₹4,800	₹3,776

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
PotatoPotato	Chengannur	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹2900	₹3200	₹3000	2026-04-03
PotatoPotato	Perumbavoor	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹2500	₹3500	₹3000	2026-04-03
PotatoPotato	Piravam	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹4000	₹5000	₹4500	2026-04-03
PotatoOther	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹3700	₹3900	₹3900	2026-04-03
PotatoPotato	Anchal	Kollam, Kerala	₹3500	₹3500	₹3500	2026-04-03
PotatoBig	Pampady	Kottayam, Kerala	₹2400	₹4000	₹3500	2026-04-03
PotatoOther	Kallachi	Kozhikode(Calicut), Kerala	₹2200	₹2600	₹2400	2026-04-03
PotatoPotato	Mukkom	Kozhikode(Calicut), Kerala	₹2200	₹2600	₹2400	2026-04-03
PotatoOther	Palayam	Kozhikode(Calicut), Kerala	₹1500	₹1500	₹1500	2026-04-03
PotatoOther	Kayamkulam	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹2400	₹2600	₹2500	2026-04-02
PotatoPotato	Thrippunithura	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹3000	₹4000	₹3200	2026-04-02
PotatoRed Nanital	North Paravur	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹3000	₹4000	₹3500	2026-04-02
PotatoOther	Thalasserry	Kannur, Kerala	₹1800	₹2500	₹2000	2026-04-02
PotatoOther	Manjeswaram	Kasaragod, Kerala	₹2000	₹3000	₹2500	2026-04-02
PotatoOther	Kanjangadu	Kasaragod, Kerala	₹2800	₹3400	₹3000	2026-04-02
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