1 year ago
Potato Price Plummets: West Bengal's ₹10,000 Crore Sector at Risk
Imagine a lot of potatoes are stored in cold places.
The people who keep the potatoes are worried because the price of potatoes has gone down a lot.
They're losing money!
They want the government to help them.
They want the government to buy potatoes at a higher price, so farmers don't lose money.
If things don't improve, farmers might not grow potatoes next year, and the people who store the potatoes won't have anything to store.
This could cause problems for the economy and the farmers in the long run.
West Bengal cold storage association warns of a potato price collapse, threatening a ₹10,000 crore sector.
Wholesale potato prices have dropped from ₹15/kg to ₹9/kg, causing losses for farmers.
Cold storages in West Bengal are holding a record 70.85 lakh metric tonnes of potatoes.
The association urges state intervention, including procurement at MSP and reviving potato trade.
Without support, the rural economy could face long-term damage, discouraging future sowing.
- Who
- The West Bengal Cold Storage Association, farmers, and cold storage operators.
- What
- A sharp drop in wholesale potato prices is threatening the potato economy.
- Where
- West Bengal, India.
- When
- As of July 25, 2025, the price drop is impacting the sector.
- Why
- A price collapse threatens financial losses and the overall potato sector.
WBCSA Concerns
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Wholesale Prices
WBCSA Concerns
Current wholesale prices of potatoes are too low.
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Government Intervention
WBCSA Concerns
Government procurement of potatoes is needed at a minimum support price.
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Key facts
- Association
- West Bengal Cold Storage Association (WBCSA)
- Wholesale Price Drop
- ₹15/kg to ₹9/kg
- Storage
- 70.85 lakh metric tonnes
- Sector Value
- ₹10,000 crore
- MSP
- ₹15/kg
