Gujarat Potato Prices Plunge—Rajasthan Feels Shock

Potato arrivals in Gujarat jumped sharply, up 17% versus last week. Mandi prices in Ahmedabad fell by 12%, with quotes now at ₹1,000 to ₹1,600 per quintal. Rajasthan mandis reflect the price drop, trading between ₹1,000 and ₹1,500 per quintal for bulk arrivals. Eastern and southern states show minor upward price movement, hinting at localized demand pick-up.

Heavy potato arrivals flood key Gujarat mandis. Farmers bring unsold cold storage stocks and new harvest to market. Storage operators clear old inventory, intensifying supply pressure. Weather remains dry, aiding harvesting and market arrivals. No major logistics disruptions reported this week. Western region sees similar trends, with low prices in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra as well.

Demand in Rajasthan weakens as buyers expect further price drops. In southern markets, retail rates stay high due to low local production and import dependence. East Indian cities like Kolkata and Patna show firm prices as festival buying supports demand. Processors hold back bulk purchases amid spot volatility. Export demand for frozen fries from Gujarat and Punjab continues strong, but has limited impact on mandi rates.

lowest impact: Gondal, Gujarat, price, heavy arrivals suppress rates | highest impact: Kota, Rajasthan, price, mandi rates fell 15% | stable: Kottayam, Kerala, price, consistent import supplies limit volatility

Government maintains minimum support price in West Bengal at ₹900 per quintal. No fresh MSP announcements in Gujarat or Rajasthan this week. No official procurement drive scheduled. Farmers in crash-price zones can apply for cold storage subsidy via state agriculture office. High arrival volumes raise risk of further price drops if storages fill up before main winter season.