Potato Prices Stable—India’s November Mandi Trends

Average national wholesale price fell to ₹1,344.12 per quintal on November 9 from ₹1,534.7 in August 2025, a 12% drop. Eastern UP mandis like Etah and Balrampur saw prices dip 5–10% week-over-week due to local surplus arrivals. Market direction remains neutral with no major supply or demand shock.

Arrivals increased in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar due to early harvests and mild weather. Cold storage facilities reported near full capacity. Some localities faced quality variations, especially where monsoon withdrawal caused minor rot issues. Smaller farmers in Punjab and Haryana reported production above last year, leading to pressure on prices in their mandis. Traders observed steady inflow except in southern states, where logistical delays caused minor gaps.

Retail demand stayed moderate in metros including Delhi (₹13.63/kg) and Mumbai (₹45/kg, retail). Urban consumers purchase smaller lots due to steady supply and no festival spike. Processors maintain routine offtake as fresh crop starts arriving. Export interest is muted; no bulk international purchases reported this week, holding prices near cost.

lowest impact: Awagarh, Etah UP, price fell 8%, surplus arrivals | highest impact: Madurai, TN, price stable high ₹60/kg, supply-constrained | stable: Baghpat, UP, price steady ₹12/kg, balanced arrivals and demand

No new government interventions announced this week. Farmers in UP and Bihar applied for state transport subsidy schemes. Cold storage operators reminded users of subsidy deadlines for stored potatoes. No reported disruptions from weather, though market observers watch for late blight risk with rising humidity. No trade restrictions or MSP policies changed during the week.