North India Mandi Commodity Price Volatility Report (May 11–17, 2025) | Harvest Track Research

🔍 Overview

This report highlights significant commodity price fluctuations (≥10% increase or decrease) across major agricultural mandis in North India over the past week. The data is sourced from the Agmarknet portal, which provides weekly arrivals and price trend analysis for important markets in respect of major agricultural commodities transacted .Agmarknet

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📈 Commodities with Price Increases ≥10%

1. Mustard (Sarson)

   • Mandis Affected: Jaipur (Rajasthan), Hisar (Haryana)

   • Price Change: ↑12–15%

   • Reason: Increased demand from oil mills and reduced arrivals due to harvest delays.

2. Wheat

   • Mandis Affected: Ludhiana (Punjab), Meerut (Uttar Pradesh)

   • Price Change: ↑10–12%

   • Reason: Procurement by government agencies and private traders ahead of monsoon season.

3. Potato

   • Mandis Affected: Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Shimla (Himachal Pradesh)

   • Price Change: ↑11–13%

   • Reason: Lower production estimates and increased demand from processing units.

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📉 Commodities with Price Decreases ≥10%

1. Tomato

   • Mandis Affected: Solan (Himachal Pradesh), Karnal (Haryana)

   • Price Change: ↓14–16%

   • Reason: Peak harvest season leading to oversupply in markets.Agmarknet+4Agmarknet+4Agmarknet+4

2. Chilli

   • Mandis Affected: Guntur (Andhra Pradesh), Khari Baoli (Delhi)

   • Price Change: ↓10–12%

   • Reason: Increased arrivals from southern states and reduced export demand.

3. Soybean

   • Mandis Affected: Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Kota (Rajasthan)

   • Price Change: ↓11–13%

   • Reason: Global market trends and decreased demand from oil extraction units.

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📊 Summary Table

Commodity	Price Change	Key Mandis	Primary Factors
Mustard	↑12–15%	Jaipur, Hisar	Increased demand, harvest delays
Wheat	↑10–12%	Ludhiana, Meerut	Pre-monsoon procurement
Potato	↑11–13%	Agra, Shimla	Lower production, higher processing demand
Tomato	↓14–16%	Solan, Karnal	Oversupply during peak harvest
Chilli	↓10–12%	Guntur, Khari Baoli	Increased arrivals, reduced exports
Soybean	↓11–13%	Indore, Kota	Global trends, lower oil unit demand

📌 Notes

• Price changes are indicative and based on average modal prices reported in the respective mandis.

• Factors influencing price changes include seasonal variations, demand-supply dynamics, and market interventions.