News on Potato Prices from India

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March 31, 2026
Global Potato Summit 2026: India to Host this Industry Gathering in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Global Potato Summit 2026 (Dec 16–17, Gandhinagar) unites global potato stakeholders. Showcasing India’s rising production, exports, and processing strength, the event will drive innovation, partnerships, and industry growth.
India’s Frozen Fries on the Global Map: Growing Exports to the U.S., China, and South Korea Highlight the Country’s Rising Role in Processed Potato Trade.
January 22, 2026
India’s Frozen Fries Exports Soar: US, China and South Korea Markets Witness Record Growth and Premium Prices
India is emerging as a frozen fries exporter. US imports rose over 350% year-on-year, China paid premium prices, while South Korea saw falling annual volumes. Expanding capacity is increasing pressure on traditional European suppliers.
Potato farmers protest on the Sadiya main road in Assam, India, dumping potatoes to demand fair prices and improved market access.
January 07, 2026
India: Potato farmers protest in Sadiya over low prices and market access
A massive protest by potato farmers on Monday brought traffic to a standstill on the Sadiya main road, as cultivators demanded fair prices for their produce and the creation of a proper market system.
Price Trends and Market Dynamics of Processing Potato Varieties in India (2024)
March 31, 2025
Processing Potato Market Analysis: Indian Market Overview
Tarun Teja Goli, Agro-Potato Procurement and Supply Chain Manager at Agristo India, has provided an in-depth analysis of the recent fluctuations in India's processing potato market.
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March 10, 2025
After distress sales West Bengal State Government helps potato farmers with a solid minimum support price
The state cabinet on Tuesday approved a minimum support price (MSP) of INR 900 (USD 10.8) for a quintal of potato after reports that farmers were forced to go for distress sale of the crop following bumper production this year.
Fresh potatoes in the market
December 15, 2024
Why West Bengal has stopped potato supplies to Odisha, Jharkhand, causing unease, political row
It is a versatile vegetable that finds itself in varied dishes and is an especially popular feature of cuisine in eastern states — aloo posto In West Bengal (or for that matter Kolkata biryani, which is defined by the potato), aloo chokha in Jharkhand
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Processing Potato Spot Market trend in UP & Punjab
October 04, 2024
The market for potatoes for processing in India in 2024
In 2024, India's processing potato market saw significant price fluctuations, rising from INR 8/kg (USD 0.10/kg) in January to over INR 25/kg (USD 0.30/kg) due to varying demand and weather impacts, with expectations for stabilization in the coming months.
United States Retail potato sales increased in April – June 2022 (Q2)
July 25, 2024
India Doubles Down on Bhutan Potatoes to Combat Shortages
Faced with soaring potato prices, India secures a steady supply for three years by extending license-free imports from Bhutan.
Bumper potato yield gives price stability hope in West Bengal (Courtesy: PTI)
May 02, 2024
Rising Potato Prices During the National Election A worrying Development for Ruling Parties
Potato prices in India have increased nearly 50% in a month from March to April.
M S International 25kg potato bags
 
December 12, 2022
Export of potatoes for processing from India up over 40% YOY
Export data show that from January to September 2022, India exported about 153,000 tons of fresh or refrigerated potatoes suitable for the production of potato chips, an increase of 42% compared to last year.
Potato Production in India affected by Unseasonal Rains and Heat Wave
May 12, 2022
Potato Production in key production areas of India affected by Unseasonal Rains and Heat Wave
Potato production in the current crop year is estimated to be 53.60 mt, down from 56.17 mt last year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture's first estimate of horticulture production.
Soumya Kanti Ghosh, SBI’s group chief economic adviser
July 01, 2021
Indian Government removes restrictions on potato imports from Bhutan
With retail potato prices rising sharply over April and May, the government of India has decided to permit the import of Potatoes from Bhutan without any license up to June 30, 2022.
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Bengal’s potato output seen up by 16% on higher area, favourable weather
April 02, 2021
Bengal’s potato output seen up by 16% on higher area, favourable weather
Cold storages full at 97% capacity; bumper crop drags prices of the spud down.
Jayant Soren, 60, a potato cultivator in Hooghly district, said they have spent over Rs 30,000 (~413.55 USD) per bigha (~0.13 ha) on this year's production. (Courtesy: Gurvinder Singh)
March 18, 2021
Costly seed potatoes and a low guaranteed selling price (MSP) could spell disaster for West Bengal farmers
Potato cultivators in West Bengal were afraid they will face severe losses as the price of good quality seeds have skyrocketed even as the minimum support price (MSP) fixed has remained relatively low.
Bumper potato yield gives price stability hope in West Bengal (Courtesy: PTI)
March 12, 2021
Bumper potato yield gives price stability hope in West Bengal
Retail prices of potatoes have risen marginally, given that farmers have been scrambling to stock up on the harvest, which has had a bumper production this year. This very bounty and the stockpiling is expected to keep potato prices stable over the next season.
The potato crop in some of the districts such as Bankura and West Midnapore were affected by the late blight disease
March 13, 2020
West-Bengal potato farmers make a killing as weather turns bad
As weather in West-Bengal, India turns unfavourable, output falls sharply and potato prices shoot up.
Potato prices are getting more solid in West Bengal, India
September 28, 2019
Potato prices are getting more solid in Bengal, India
Potato prices in West Bengal have firmed up by nearly 9 per cent in the last two months, a development caused by a steady demand from neighbouring states.
Potato prices in India are not going to come down in the near future as the production of the crop has been reportedly around 20 per cent lower this year in potato growing states.
July 09, 2018
For now, no decrease in potato price in India
Potato prices in India are not going to come down in the near future as the production of the crop has been reportedly around 20 per cent lower this year in potato growing states.
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