Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Potato in Tamil-nadu is currently ₹3,388 per quintal (₹33.88/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 ₹1,800 per quintal in Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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 ₹6,000 per quintal in Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Potato prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 102 Mandis in Tamil-nadu 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 Tamil-nadu, 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 ₹3,388, 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 Tamil-nadu 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
Tirunelveli	2	₹2,000	₹2,800	₹2,364
Theni	4	₹2,000	₹2,800	₹2,478
Dharmapuri	4	₹2,500	₹3,000	₹2,859
Krishnagiri	5	₹2,000	₹4,000	₹2,903
Vellore	5	₹1,800	₹3,800	₹2,918
Tiruvannamalai	4	₹2,000	₹4,000	₹2,983
Kanyakumari	1	₹2,800	₹3,500	₹3,017
Tirupathur	2	₹3,000	₹4,000	₹3,152
Tiruvallur	2	₹2,000	₹4,000	₹3,200
Thanjavur	6	₹2,600	₹4,000	₹3,248
Namakkal	5	₹2,500	₹4,000	₹3,258
Thiruvarur	3	₹3,000	₹3,500	₹3,320
Erode	3	₹2,500	₹4,000	₹3,323
Virudhunagar	8	₹2,500	₹5,000	₹3,400
Tiruchirappalli	5	₹2,800	₹5,400	₹3,404
Chengalpattu	5	₹2,000	₹4,000	₹3,478
Tiruppur	1	₹2,500	₹4,500	₹3,500
Thoothukudi (Tuticorin)	1	₹3,000	₹4,000	₹3,500
kancheepuram	4	₹2,200	₹5,000	₹3,543
Salem	10	₹2,500	₹4,800	₹3,620
Viluppuram	4	₹3,000	₹4,000	₹3,657
Sivaganga	4	₹3,000	₹4,500	₹3,829
Cuddalore	5	₹3,000	₹5,000	₹3,935
Coimbatore	5	₹3,000	₹5,500	₹4,204
Pudukkottai	4	₹3,500	₹6,000	₹4,875

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
PotatoRed Nanital	Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu	₹3600	₹4000	₹3800	2026-02-20
PotatoRed Nanital	Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu	₹4000	₹5000	₹4500	2026-02-20
PotatoRed Nanital	Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu	₹4000	₹4500	₹4250	2026-02-20
PotatoRed Nanital	Chidambaram(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu	₹4000	₹4000	₹4000	2026-02-20
PotatoRed Nanital	Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu	₹4000	₹4000	₹4000	2026-02-20
PotatoRed Nanital	Panruti(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu	₹4000	₹4000	₹4000	2026-02-20
PotatoRed Nanital	Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu	₹3500	₹4000	₹3750	2026-02-20
PotatoRed Nanital	Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu	₹2500	₹2800	₹2650	2026-02-20
PotatoRed Nanital	Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu	₹2600	₹2800	₹2700	2026-02-20
PotatoRed Nanital	Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu	₹2800	₹3000	₹2900	2026-02-20
PotatoRed Nanital	Perundurai(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Erode, Tamil Nadu	₹3200	₹3500	₹3350	2026-02-20
PotatoRed Nanital	Thalavadi(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Erode, Tamil Nadu	₹3000	₹3600	₹3300	2026-02-20
PotatoRed Nanital	Kancheepuram(Uzhavar Sandhai )	kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu	₹3500	₹4000	₹3750	2026-02-20
PotatoRed Nanital	Vadaseri	Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu	₹2800	₹3000	₹2900	2026-02-20
PotatoRed Nanital	Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu	₹2500	₹3000	₹2750	2026-02-20
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