What is the current average price of Potato in Tamil-nadu?

The average wholesale price of Potato in Tamil-nadu is currently ₹3,609 per quintal (₹36.09/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Where is the lowest price for Potato available?

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Potato is ₹2,000 per quintal in NGO Colony(Uzhavar Sandhai ) Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Where is the most expensive Potato being sold?

The highest market rate for Potato is recorded at ₹6,000 per quintal in Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) Mandi.

How many markets are reporting Potato prices today?

We have received active price updates from 70 Mandis in Tamil-nadu today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

What factors influence Potato prices?

Key factors include daily arrivals (supply), seasonal demand, rainfall conditions in Tamil-nadu, and transportation costs. Festival seasons also typically see a rise in demand and prices.

Is it a good time to buy Potato?

If prices are trending below the average of ₹3,609, it might be a good time to buy. However, checking the 7-day trend in your local mandi is recommended before making bulk purchases.

How differs the retail price from the Mandi rate?

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.

Which districts in Tamil-nadu have the best Potato rates?

Refer to the "District-wise Price Summary" table above to compare rates. Typically, districts with higher production volumes offer more competitive wholesale rates.

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Potato Mandi Prices Today in Tamil Nadu

Detailed market rates and daily fluctuations.

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State Market Insights

Updated: 1 February 2026

In Tamil-nadu, the average wholesale price for Potato is currently ₹3,609/quintal.

District-wise analysis shows that Tirunelveli offers the most competitive rates (Avg: ₹2,385), whereas Tiruchirappalli has higher average prices around ₹4,904.

Trading is active across 70 Mandis in the state, with prices ranging from ₹2,000 to ₹6,000.

Retail Price Estimate

Estimated Retail Price (per kg)

₹42 - ₹45/ kg

Estimated for Tamil-nadu based on state-wide wholesale averages.

State Wholesale Rate:₹36.09 / kg

Potato Prices in Tamil-nadu Districts

Compare Potato rates across districts of Tamil-nadu.

District	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
Tirunelveli	3	₹2,000	₹3,200	₹2,385
Dharmapuri	4	₹2,500	₹3,600	₹2,910
Krishnagiri	5	₹2,200	₹4,000	₹2,963
Theni	6	₹2,500	₹4,500	₹3,219
Tiruppur	3	₹2,500	₹5,000	₹3,254
Tirupathur	2	₹3,000	₹4,000	₹3,314
Vellore	5	₹2,000	₹4,600	₹3,493
Thiruvarur	3	₹2,800	₹4,200	₹3,520
Kanyakumari	1	₹3,000	₹4,500	₹3,570
Tiruvannamalai	4	₹2,500	₹4,600	₹3,669
Namakkal	1	₹3,000	₹4,500	₹3,674
Viluppuram	2	₹3,000	₹4,500	₹3,700
Erode	4	₹3,000	₹4,500	₹3,745
Virudhunagar	8	₹2,500	₹5,500	₹3,784
Salem	9	₹2,500	₹5,800	₹3,795
Tiruvallur	2	₹3,000	₹4,000	₹3,926
Coimbatore	5	₹3,000	₹6,000	₹4,466
Tiruchirappalli	3	₹3,000	₹6,000	₹4,904

Potato Prices List in Tamil Nadu

Recent market rates and arrivals.

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
PotatoRed Nanital	Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu	₹4000	₹4500	₹4250	2026-02-01
PotatoRed Nanital	Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu	₹3000	₹5500	₹4250	2026-02-01
PotatoRed Nanital	Perundurai(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Erode, Tamil Nadu	₹3600	₹3800	₹3700	2026-02-01
PotatoRed Nanital	Thalavadi(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Erode, Tamil Nadu	₹3000	₹3500	₹3250	2026-02-01
PotatoRed Nanital	Vadaseri	Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu	₹3000	₹3500	₹3250	2026-02-01
PotatoRed Nanital	Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu	₹2500	₹3000	₹2750	2026-02-01
PotatoRed Nanital	Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu	₹2500	₹3000	₹2750	2026-02-01
PotatoRed Nanital	Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu	₹2200	₹2600	₹2400	2026-02-01
PotatoRed Nanital	Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Salem, Tamil Nadu	₹3600	₹4000	₹3800	2026-02-01
PotatoRed Nanital	Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Salem, Tamil Nadu	₹4000	₹4000	₹4000	2026-02-01