🧺 Azadpur Mandi Perishables Intelligence Report "Smart Moves in the Fresh Market: What to Sell, When to Hold" 📅 Data Date: 20th June 2025

 

🧺 Azadpur Mandi Perishables Intelligence Report

"Smart Moves in the Fresh Market: What to Sell, When to Hold"

📅 Data Date: 20th June 2025
📍 Location: Azadpur Mandi, Delhi – Asia’s Largest Fruit & Vegetable Market
👥 Audience: Farmers • Traders • Agri-Suppliers

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🧅🥔 Section 1: Key Focus – Onion & Potato Trends

🧾 Commodity	💰 Current Price (₹/kg)	🔁 Change vs. Last Week	🚚 Daily Arrival Volume (Tons)	🔍 Quality Note
Onion (Red)	₹15–₹20	🔼 +₹2	1,200–1,400	Medium to Good; few lots soggy
Potato (Jyoti)	₹12–₹15	🔽 -₹1	2,000–2,300	Uniform size, cold-stored stock

🧠 Insight & Strategy:

• 📈 Onion prices are rising due to reduced Maharashtra supply and moderate spoilage. Sell now if quality is strong.

• 🧊 Potato inflow remains stable with marginal softening. Hold if you have access to cold storage.

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🍅🧄🥬 Section 2: Perishables Update – Tomatoes, Garlic & Leafy Greens

🧾 Item	💰 Current Price (₹/kg)	🔄 Change	🚚 Daily Arrival (Tons)	🔥 Spoilage/Glut Alerts
Tomato (Hybrid)	₹20–₹26	🔼 +₹4	1,000–1,200	Slight glut in low-grade lots (₹15/kg)
Garlic (Desi)	₹90–₹110	🔽 -₹5	600–700	Price softening due to UP arrivals
Leafy Vegetables	₹8–₹14	➖ Stable	700–900	Fast spoilage in hot, humid conditions

🧠 Fresh Market Notes:

• 🍅 Tomato prices are rising due to reduced Himachal arrivals. Sell Friday–Saturday for peak rates.

• 🧄 Garlic price correction due to increased UP supply. Hold premium garlic, avoid mass selling.

• 🥬 Leafy greens are highly perishable; ensure morning auction; avoid Monday bulk dumps.

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🧊 Section 3: Cold Storage Insights

❄️ Storage Item	🗃️ Occupancy Status	💸 Rental Rate (₹/month/quintal)	⏳ Recommended Hold Duration
Potato	85–90% full	₹160–₹180	Till August
Garlic	70% full	₹200–₹220	Max 3 months
Onion (Nashik)	60% full	₹150–₹170	Hold for July–Aug spike

🧠 Cold Storage Strategy:

• ❗ Storage nearing saturation in Narela, Sonipat areas – book early.

• 📌 Prioritize storing onion & potato if rates fall midweek.

• ❄️ Avoid storing leafy or moisture-sensitive perishables – high spoilage risk.

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⏰ Section 4: Strategic Selling Advice

📦 Item	🛒 Sell or Hold?	🗓️ Best Selling Days	🌦️ Weather Factor Impact
Onion	✅ Sell Now	Fri–Sat (bulk buyers active)	Humidity may impact shelf life
Potato	⚠️ Hold (if cold store)	Tuesday–Thursday (bulk movement)	Stable due to controlled storage
Tomato	✅ Sell Now	Friday–Saturday	Prices may dip if weekend rains hit
Garlic	⚠️ Hold (premium lots)	Wed–Thu	Spoilage increases in moisture
Leafy Veg	✅ Sell Daily Early	Every morning	Avoid post-noon due to heat damage

⚠️ Section 5: Mandi Saturation & Risk Alerts

🏷️ Alert Type	📍 Current Status
🧺 Excess Arrival	Tomatoes & Leafy vegetables (esp. from Haryana)
🛑 Auction Delays	Midday auctions delayed due to load overflow
📉 Price Crash Risk	High for leafy vegetables post-Saturday
🚨 Cold Store Queue	Growing for potatoes & onions in NCR belt

📅 Section 6: Weekend Price Trend Forecast (Fri–Sun)

🧾 Commodity	📈 Expected Trend	💬 Reason
Onion	🔼 Slight Rise (₹1–2/kg)	Demand from hotels, marriage caterers
Potato	➖ Stable	Ample cold-stored buffer
Tomato	🔼 Up by ₹3/kg	Lower arrivals + high urban demand
Garlic	🔽 Slight Drop	UP arrivals expected to peak Saturday
Leafy Greens	🔽 Fall Expected	Spoilage + excess by Sunday

✅ Final Recommendations for Stakeholders

👥 Group	🎯 Action Plan
Farmers	🟢 Target Friday/Saturday sales for tomatoes and onions. Use cold store for potatoes.
Traders	🔁 Monitor garlic influx from UP, plan bulk buying midweek. Avoid late leafy procurement.
Wholesalers	📦 Expect better returns in Delhi-NCR if supply is aligned before Sunday.

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