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Tomato prices are always subject to fluctuations, which is crucial for farmers and traders. On August 29, 2024, we bring you the latest market prices of tomatoes in major markets of Gujarat and Punjab.
Damnagar Market: The arrival of tomatoes in the Damnagar market was 0.03 tons. The local variety of tomatoes had a minimum price of ₹2,150 per quintal, a maximum price of ₹3,000 per quintal, and a modal price of ₹2,650 per quintal. Due to limited arrivals and the local variety, prices remained at a moderate level.
Mansa (Mansa Veg Yard) Market: The Mansa market, the arrival of tomatoes was 0.08 tons today. The minimum price for other varieties of tomatoes was ₹2,000 per quintal, and the maximum cost was ₹3,000 per quintal, with a modal price of ₹2,000 per quintal. The prices remained low based on local demand.
Garhshankar Market: The Garhshankar market, the arrival of tomatoes today was 0.6 tons. The local variety of tomatoes had a minimum price of ₹2,000 per quintal, a maximum price of ₹3,000 per quintal, and a modal price of ₹2,500 per quintal.
Lalru Market: The Lalru market, the arrival of tomatoes was 1 ton today. The minimum price for other varieties of tomatoes was ₹3,000 per quintal, and the maximum price was ₹4,000 per quintal, with a modal price of ₹3,500 per quintal.
Rampura Phul (Nabha Market): The arrival of tomatoes in Rampura Phul market today was 0.9 tons. The minimum price for other varieties of tomatoes was ₹1,200 per quintal, the maximum price was ₹2,200 per quintal, and the modal price was ₹1,800 per quintal.
Raiya Market: The Raiya market, the arrival of tomatoes was 0.01 tons today. The hybrid variety of tomatoes was priced at ₹1,800 per quintal, which was the same for minimum, maximum, and modal prices. This is possibly due to the limited arrivals.
Conclusion: There is a noticeable variation in tomato prices in different markets in Gujarat and Punjab. Despite limited arrivals in Damnagar and Mansa, prices remained stable. In Punjab, prices were higher in the Garhshankar and Lalru markets, while a decline was observed in the Rampura Phul and Raiya markets. Farmers and traders should plan their strategies based on these prices to maximize their profits.