Question 1

What is the current average price of Potato in Meghalaya?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Potato in Meghalaya is currently ₹1,893 per quintal (₹18.93/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 ₹800 per quintal in Shillong 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 ₹5,000 per quintal in Ampati Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Potato prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 14 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 ₹1,893, 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	₹800	₹2,500	₹1,393
West Jaintia Hills	2	₹1,000	₹2,000	₹1,583
South West Garo Hills	1	₹1,500	₹1,700	₹1,600
West Garo Hills	3	₹2,000	₹2,500	₹2,186
Ri Bhoi	1	₹1,500	₹3,000	₹2,500
West Khasi Hills	1	₹2,000	₹3,000	₹2,500
East Garo Hills	1	₹2,000	₹3,000	₹2,500
East Jaintia Hills	1	₹2,000	₹4,000	₹2,625
South Garo Hills	1	₹3,000	₹4,000	₹3,500

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
PotatoLocal	Shillong	East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya	₹1000	₹1200	₹1100	2026-06-08
PotatoLocal	Shillong	East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya	₹1400	₹1600	₹1500	2026-06-05
PotatoLocal	Nongpoh (R-Bhoi)	Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya	₹2000	₹3000	₹2500	2026-06-05
PotatoLocal	Shillong	East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya	₹1400	₹1600	₹1500	2026-06-04
PotatoJyoti	Jowai	West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya	₹1200	₹2000	₹1500	2026-06-04
PotatoJyoti	Wahiajer	West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya	₹1000	₹2000	₹1500	2026-06-04
PotatoJyoti	Jowai	West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya	₹1200	₹2000	₹1500	2026-06-03
PotatoLocal	Shillong	East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya	₹1300	₹1500	₹1400	2026-06-03
PotatoLocal	Dadengiri	West Garo Hills, Meghalaya	₹2000	₹2300	₹2200	2026-06-03
PotatoLocal	Tura	West Garo Hills, Meghalaya	₹2000	₹2500	₹2200	2026-06-03
PotatoLocal	Mawkyrwat	South West Garo Hills, Meghalaya	₹1500	₹1700	₹1600	2026-06-03
PotatoLocal	Shillong	East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya	₹1200	₹1400	₹1300	2026-06-02
PotatoLocal	Tura	West Garo Hills, Meghalaya	₹2000	₹2500	₹2000	2026-06-02
PotatoLocal	Baghmara	South Garo Hills, Meghalaya	₹3000	₹4000	₹3500	2026-06-01
PotatoLocal	Shillong	East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya	₹1100	₹1300	₹1200	2026-06-01
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