Question 1

What is the current average price of Potato in Meghalaya?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Potato in Meghalaya is currently ₹2,812 per quintal (₹28.12/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 ₹200 per quintal in Mawiong Regulated 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 ₹7,000 per quintal in Nongstoin Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Potato prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 15 Mandis in Meghalaya 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 Meghalaya, 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 ₹2,812, 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 Meghalaya 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
East Khasi Hills	2	₹1,000	₹3,000	₹1,435
East Jaintia Hills	1	₹1,200	₹4,000	₹2,569
Ri Bhoi	1	₹780	₹5,000	₹2,575
West Jaintia Hills	2	₹500	₹5,000	₹2,704
West Garo Hills	3	₹2,000	₹4,000	₹2,847
South West Garo Hills	2	₹600	₹5,000	₹2,889
West Khasi Hills	1	₹1,400	₹7,000	₹3,111
South Garo Hills	2	₹1,000	₹6,000	₹3,970

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
PotatoLocal	Shillong	East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya	₹1400	₹1600	₹1500	2026-01-30
PotatoJyoti	Sohra	East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya	₹1500	₹2500	₹1800	2026-01-29
PotatoLocal	Tura	West Garo Hills, Meghalaya	₹2600	₹3000	₹2700	2026-01-29
PotatoLocal	Shillong	East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya	₹1400	₹1500	₹1450	2026-01-29
PotatoLocal	Dadengiri	West Garo Hills, Meghalaya	₹2500	₹2700	₹2600	2026-01-28
PotatoLocal	Shillong	East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya	₹1500	₹1600	₹1550	2026-01-28
PotatoLocal	Tura	West Garo Hills, Meghalaya	₹2600	₹3000	₹2700	2026-01-28
PotatoLocal	Shillong	East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya	₹1400	₹1600	₹1500	2026-01-27
PotatoLocal	Tura	West Garo Hills, Meghalaya	₹3000	₹3500	₹3200	2026-01-27
PotatoLocal	Shillong	East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya	₹1300	₹1500	₹1400	2026-01-23

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