Question 1

What is the current average price of Potato in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Potato in Kerala is currently ₹3,479 per quintal (₹34.79/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 Perinthalmanna 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 ₹6,600 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 60 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 ₹3,479, 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	₹1,500	₹2,700	₹2,322
Kannur	2	₹1,800	₹2,800	₹2,413
Kozhikode(Calicut)	5	₹2,200	₹3,000	₹2,462
Kasaragod	3	₹2,000	₹3,600	₹2,988
Alappuzha	6	₹2,000	₹5,800	₹3,019
Kottayam	8	₹2,500	₹5,500	₹3,509
Palakkad	5	₹2,200	₹6,000	₹3,733
Kollam	4	₹2,700	₹4,800	₹3,757
Thrissur	4	₹3,000	₹5,000	₹3,869
Idukki	4	₹2,900	₹4,500	₹3,915
Ernakulam	8	₹2,000	₹6,200	₹4,227
Thiruvananthapuram	5	₹3,000	₹6,600	₹4,525

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
PotatoPotato	Mukkom Market	Kozhikode(Calicut), Kerala	₹2400	₹2800	₹2600	2026-10-18
PotatoOther	Kattappana Market	Idukki, Kerala	₹4000	₹4000	₹4000	2026-10-18
PotatoPotato	Taliparamba Market	Kannur, Kerala	₹2400	₹2600	₹2500	2026-10-18
PotatoOther	Thamarassery Market	Kozhikode(Calicut), Kerala	₹2400	₹2500	₹2400	2026-10-17
PotatoOther	Chathanoor Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹3000	₹4000	₹3500	2026-10-17
PotatoPotato	Angamaly Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹3000	₹4400	₹3700	2026-10-17
PotatoOther	Kanjangadu Market	Kasaragod, Kerala	₹2800	₹3400	₹3000	2026-10-17
PotatoPotato	Taliparamba Market	Kannur, Kerala	₹2400	₹2600	₹2500	2026-10-17
PotatoOther	Aroor Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹3800	₹4000	₹3900	2026-10-17
PotatoOther	Thodupuzha Market	Idukki, Kerala	₹3600	₹3800	₹3800	2026-10-17
PotatoOther	Pala Market	Kottayam, Kerala	₹3800	₹4200	₹4000	2026-10-17
PotatoOther	Madhavapuram Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹3100	₹3500	₹3300	2026-10-17
PotatoPotato	Koduvayoor Market	Palakkad, Kerala	₹3000	₹3400	₹3200	2026-10-17
PotatoPotato	Athirampuzha Market	Kottayam, Kerala	₹4600	₹4800	₹4700	2026-10-17
PotatoOther	Mannar Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹2500	₹2700	₹2600	2026-10-17
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