Question 1

What is the current average price of Potato in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Potato in Kerala is currently ₹3,575 per quintal (₹35.75/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 ₹1,200 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 ₹8,000 per quintal in Broadway market Market Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Potato prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 63 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 ₹3,575, 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	₹1,200	₹2,700	₹2,281
Kannur	2	₹1,800	₹2,800	₹2,403
Kozhikode(Calicut)	6	₹1,800	₹3,000	₹2,492
Kasaragod	3	₹2,000	₹4,000	₹3,023
Alappuzha	6	₹2,700	₹4,100	₹3,239
Kottayam	7	₹2,500	₹4,800	₹3,657
Thrissur	7	₹2,800	₹5,000	₹3,739
Kollam	4	₹3,000	₹4,700	₹3,953
Palakkad	5	₹2,500	₹7,500	₹4,076
Idukki	4	₹2,900	₹4,630	₹4,106
Thiruvananthapuram	5	₹2,800	₹6,500	₹4,321
Ernakulam	8	₹2,000	₹8,000	₹4,688

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
PotatoPotato	Anchal Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹4300	₹4300	₹4300	2026-11-08
PotatoOther	Chathanoor Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹3500	₹4500	₹4000	2026-11-08
PotatoOther	Thodupuzha Market	Idukki, Kerala	₹4300	₹4500	₹4500	2026-11-08
PotatoOther	Vamanapuram Market	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹4000	₹4500	₹4000	2026-11-07
PotatoPotato	Thrippunithura Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹5000	₹5400	₹5000	2026-11-07
PotatoPotato	Cherthala Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹3400	₹3600	₹3500	2026-11-07
PotatoOther	Kayamkulam Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹3100	₹3300	₹3200	2026-11-07
PotatoPotato	Chelakkara Market	Thrissur, Kerala	₹3000	₹3500	₹3200	2026-11-07
PotatoPotato	Thrissur Market	Thrissur, Kerala	₹3500	₹3500	₹3500	2026-11-07
PotatoOther	Kallachi Market	Kozhikode(Calicut), Kerala	₹2400	₹2800	₹2600	2026-11-07
PotatoPotato	Mukkom Market	Kozhikode(Calicut), Kerala	₹2400	₹2800	₹2600	2026-11-07
PotatoOther	Chathanoor Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹3500	₹4500	₹4000	2026-11-07
PotatoPotato	Angamaly Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹3200	₹5000	₹4100	2026-11-07
PotatoPotato	Punalur Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹3800	₹4200	₹4000	2026-11-07
PotatoOther	Perambra Market	Kozhikode(Calicut), Kerala	₹2400	₹2600	₹2500	2026-11-07
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