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Latest insights from India’s potato industry
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Delhi Potato Prices Surge 25% Amid Supply Shortage
Azadpur Mandi witnesses unprecedented price rise as harvesting delays in UP and Punjab impact supply chain. Market analysts predict prices to stabilize by mid-February.
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Adoption of mechanized power weeders shows 35% increase in cultivation efficiency…
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New 5,000 MT facility in Deesa to reduce post-harvest losses…
West Bengal Potato Production Hits 12.5 Million Tonnes
State maintains position as India’s largest producer with favorable weather conditions…
APEDA Launches New Potato Export Certification Program
Streamlined certification process aims to boost exports to Middle East markets…
Drone Technology Revolutionizes Pest Control in Punjab
Precision agriculture adoption shows 60% reduction in pesticide use…
đĨ State-wise Potato Production Data
Comprehensive production statistics across Indian states
đ Data Reference: Rabi Season 2024-25
Source: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India | Last Updated: February 2026 | Data represents final production estimates for the current season.
đ Top 10 Potato Producing States
đ Complete State-wise Production Data
Detailed production statistics for all major potato-growing states in India
| Rank | State | Production (MT) | YoY Change | Productivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uttar Pradesh | 15.2M | â 4.2% | 28.5 MT/ha |
| 2 | West Bengal | 12.5M | â 3.8% | 27.3 MT/ha |
| 3 | Bihar | 6.8M | â 5.1% | 25.2 MT/ha |
| 4 | Gujarat | 4.2M | â 6.3% | 26.1 MT/ha |
| 5 | Madhya Pradesh | 3.8M | â 4.7% | 23.8 MT/ha |
| 6 | Punjab | 3.5M | â 1.2% | 26.8 MT/ha |
| 7 | Assam | 1.8M | â 3.5% | 20.5 MT/ha |
| 8 | Haryana | 1.6M | â 0.5% | 24.7 MT/ha |
| 9 | Karnataka | 1.4M | â 2.8% | 22.1 MT/ha |
| 10 | Maharashtra | 1.2M | â 4.5% | 23.0 MT/ha |
| 11 | Jharkhand | 1.0M | â 3.2% | 21.2 MT/ha |
| 12 | Chhattisgarh | 0.8M | â 2.5% | 19.8 MT/ha |
| 13 | Himachal Pradesh | 0.6M | â 0.8% | 24.2 MT/ha |
| 14 | Uttarakhand | 0.5M | â 1.9% | 22.5 MT/ha |
| 15 | Others | 2.9M | â 3.1% | 19.0 MT/ha |
đĨ Potato Variety Guide
Comprehensive guide to potato varieties for Indian conditions
đ About This Guide
This guide covers major potato varieties suitable for Indian growing conditions. Select a category below to filter varieties by their primary use.
Filter by Use
- Most popular variety for table consumption
- Good cooking quality with moderate dry matter
- Medium-sized tubers with smooth skin
- Good storage life (3-4 months)
- Resistant to late blight
- Specially developed for chips manufacturing
- High dry matter content
- Low reducing sugars
- Excellent processing quality
- Popular with PepsiCo and Lay’s
- Ideal for French fries production
- Long oblong tubers
- Excellent frying quality
- Good storage characteristics
- Suitable for McDonald’s & KFC
- Early maturing variety (70-80 days)
- Dual purpose – table and chips
- Heat tolerant
- Suitable for plains during kharif
- Good pest resistance
- High yielding table variety
- Round to oval tubers
- Good cooking quality
- Extended storage life
- Resistant to late blight
- Early maturing chips variety
- High dry matter content
- Low reducing sugars
- Excellent chip color
- Preferred by processing industry
- International variety adapted to India
- Very high dry matter
- Superior chip quality
- Popular with Frito-Lay
- Requires proper management
- Premium fries variety
- Red skin with white flesh
- Excellent frying characteristics
- Good disease resistance
- Contract farming by multinationals
- Very high yielding variety
- Long slender tubers
- Perfect for long fries
- Excellent long-term storage
- Used by McDonald’s globally
- High yielding table variety
- Large oval tubers
- Excellent cooking quality
- Very good storage life
- Resistant to common diseases
- Premium chips variety by Frito-Lay
- High dry matter and low sugars
- Superior chip color and texture
- Contract farming only
- Very popular in Gujarat & Punjab
- Multi-purpose variety
- Good for table and processing
- Yellow flesh with good taste
- Disease resistant
- Popular in export markets
đž Government Schemes & Subsidies
Financial support programs for potato farmers in India
- Direct income support to all farmer families
- âš2,000 every 4 months
- No application required (auto-enrollment)
- Direct bank transfer (DBT)
All landholding farmer families (cultivable land)
- 50% subsidy for SC/ST/Small farmers
- 40% subsidy for other farmers
- Covers tractors, tillers, planters, diggers
- Custom Hiring Centers support
Individual farmers, FPOs, cooperatives
- Drip irrigation subsidy (90% for small farmers)
- Sprinkler system support
- Micro-irrigation equipment
- Water conservation technology
All farmers with cultivable land
- Cold storage construction subsidy
- Processing unit setup support
- 35% of project cost (max âš10 Cr)
- Priority for FPOs/Cooperatives
Entrepreneurs, FPOs, cooperatives, companies
đēī¸ India Potato Production Map
Interactive visualization of state-wise production and trade data
Interactive Map
Click on states to view detailed production statistics, export data, and cultivation trends. Hover over regions to see real-time information.
đĸ Featured Companies & Suppliers
Connect with leading potato industry businesses in India
đ Upcoming Industry Events
Stay updated with the latest potato industry conferences, exhibitions & workshops
India Potato Summit 2026
Annual summit bringing together farmers, processors, exporters, and policymakers. Focus on sustainable cultivation, post-harvest management, and export opportunities.
Agri Expo India 2026
Largest agricultural exhibition featuring farm equipment, processing machinery, cold storage solutions, and precision farming technology for potato cultivation.
Potato Processing Technology Workshop
Hands-on workshop on chips/fries production, dehydration techniques, quality control, and value addition for small & medium processors.
Export Opportunities – Middle East Markets
Virtual seminar covering export procedures, documentation, quality standards, logistics, and market insights for UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar markets.