Tomato Price Today (टमाटर का भाव) in Indian Mandis
The tomato price today can look very different from one mandi to the next, and it can swing within days, because tomatoes are perishable, grown in a handful of regions and highly sensitive to rain and heat. A farmer may see a glut and a falling rate while a city shopper pays much more, and a few weeks later the opposite can happen. This guide explains how to read tomato mandi prices, what moves them, how the seasons work and how to protect yourself as a grower or a buyer.
We do not print a number here, because tomato prices change every day. Use the live official data on Mandi Bhav Today for the latest rate in your state.
Quick answer: Tomato mandi prices are quoted per quintal (100 kg) and swing sharply with arrivals, weather and disease. Supply peaks and prices usually ease in winter, and shortages and price spikes are more common in the rainy and hot months. For today’s rate, filter tomato and your state on the live Mandi Bhav Today page, and compare modal prices across at least three mandis.
Key takeaways
- Tomato is a highly perishable crop, so prices react fast to arrivals, transport and weather.
- Mandi prices are per quintal. Divide by 100 to get the price per kg, and remember that retail prices include transport, handling and spoilage.
- Prices spiked sharply in some past years when rain, heat and disease cut supply, and fell steeply when a glut arrived.
- The modal price is the best guide for a typical lot, while minimum and maximum prices show the extremes.
- Growers can reduce risk with grading, staggered planting, crates, shade and more than one market.
सारांश (हिंदी): टमाटर जल्दी खराब होने वाली फसल है, इसलिए आवक, बारिश और गर्मी से भाव तेज़ी से बदलते हैं। मंडी भाव प्रति क्विंटल होते हैं। आज का भाव देखने के लिए Mandi Bhav Today पर टमाटर और अपना राज्य चुनें, और कम से कम तीन मंडियों के मॉडल भाव की तुलना करें। खुदरा भाव में ढुलाई और खराबी का खर्च जुड़ा होता है।
How to check the tomato price today
- Open the Mandi Bhav Today page.
- Choose Tomato in the crop list and select your state.
- Read the minimum, maximum and modal prices and note the date.
- Compare with at least two other mandis near you.
- Look at the last week’s trend instead of a single day.
The data come from the official Agmarknet feed, and not every mandi reports every day. If your mandi is missing, it did not report that day. Our mandi bhav explained guide covers minimum, maximum and modal prices in detail.
Wholesale vs retail: why the tomato price today differs
| Cost step | Why it adds to the tomato price |
|---|---|
| Transport | Tomatoes travel long distances in trucks, and rough roads damage them |
| Commission and handling | Mandi fees, loading, unloading and sorting |
| Spoilage | A large share of tomatoes can spoil on the way, and sellers price in that loss |
| Grading | Firm, uniform, red fruit earns more than soft or mixed fruit |
| Local margin | Small shops carry rent and wastage |
What moves the tomato price today
Small changes in supply create large price changes in a perishable crop. These are the main drivers.
| Driver | How it affects the price |
|---|---|
| Arrivals | More fruit than the market can take pushes prices down; thin arrivals push them up |
| Rain and floods | Heavy rain damages plants and fruit, blocks roads and cuts supply |
| Heat | High temperature affects flowering and fruit set, which lowers yield |
| Disease and pests | Viral diseases and whitefly pressure can destroy a large share of a crop |
| Transport and storage | Delays and the lack of cold storage waste fruit |
| Demand | Festivals, weddings and the hotel trade lift buying |
| Area planted | High prices attract more planting, which can cause a later glut |
Why tomato prices rise and crash
The tomato market follows a cycle. When prices are high, many farmers plant more. Several weeks later the new crop arrives together, supply jumps and prices collapse, which discourages planting. A few months later, supply is short again. Weather can break this cycle at any time. In some earlier years, retail prices rose steeply in several cities for weeks, and in others farmers dumped fruit on roads because the rate did not cover the cost of picking.
Tomato price today by season and growing region
Tomato grows in many states, which is why supply rarely stops completely, but the regions shift through the year. This is a general pattern and not a forecast.
| Period | General pattern |
|---|---|
| Winter (December to February) | Good growing weather and heavy arrivals in many states, so prices often ease |
| Summer (March to June) | Heat reduces yield and supply tightens in some regions |
| Monsoon (July to September) | Rain, disease and transport problems can sharply reduce supply and raise prices |
| Post-monsoon (October to November) | The new crop starts arriving and the market gradually settles |
Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and several other states supply tomatoes to big city markets. When one region’s crop fails, another supplies the market at a higher transport cost.
How farmers can manage tomato price risk
- Stagger planting. Plant in batches, so the entire crop does not arrive on the same day.
- Grade the fruit. Separate firm red fruit from soft fruit and sell each lot to the right buyer.
- Use crates. Plastic crates cut damage compared with sacks and baskets.
- Harvest at the right stage. Pick firm, turning-colour fruit for distant markets and ripe fruit for nearby sales.
- Compare markets. Check three mandis and subtract transport and commission before you decide.
- Consider contracts and processing. A buyer contract, sauce or puree processors and direct selling can reduce the risk of a glut.
- Insure the crop. Learn how crop cover works in our Fasal Bima Yojana guide.
Tips for buyers
- Buy only what you will use in a few days, since tomatoes spoil fast.
- Choose firm fruit with smooth skin and avoid cracked or soft ones.
- Compare the neighbourhood price with the wholesale market before you accept a quote that seems very high.
- When prices spike, use tomato puree or alternatives for a short period.
Common mistakes when reading the tomato price today
- Using an old rate. A rate from last week can be wrong today.
- Comparing the maximum price in one mandi with the minimum price in another.
- Confusing per-quintal and per-kg prices.
- Ignoring grade. A firm, uniform lot sells at a different price from a mixed lot.
- Planting heavily after a price spike without checking how many others are doing the same.
Tomato price today: how to use it
Use the tomato price today as a starting point, not as a promise. Check the modal price, compare several mandis, look at the weekly trend and add your own transport and handling costs before you sell. Keep an eye on weather, since rain and heat are the biggest swing factors.
See other crops on Mandi Bhav Today, read the onion analysis in onion price today and the staple-grain view in wheat rate today. Browse more in Mandi Bhav News & Analysis, plan planting with the crop calendar, or return to the Harvest homepage.
Data note: seasonal patterns are general market observations and vary by state and year. Live prices come from the official Agmarknet feed on data.gov.in and are not official rates. The Harvest is an independent information website and is not affiliated with any government body.
Tomato price today: frequently asked questions
How do I check the tomato price today?
Open Mandi Bhav Today, choose Tomato and your state, and read the minimum, maximum and modal prices with the date. Compare at least three mandis and look at the last week's trend.
Why do tomato prices change so fast?
Tomato is highly perishable and grown in a few regions, so rain, heat, disease, arrivals and transport can change supply and price within days.
Is the tomato mandi price per kg or per quintal?
Mandi prices are quoted per quintal, which is 100 kg. Divide by 100 for the price per kg. Retail prices include transport, handling and spoilage.
When are tomato prices usually high?
Prices more often rise in the rainy and hot months when disease, rain and heat cut supply. They often ease in winter when arrivals are heavy. This is a pattern, not a forecast.
What does modal price mean for tomatoes?
Modal price is the rate at which most trade happened that day. It is a better guide for a typical lot than the minimum or maximum price.
How can farmers reduce tomato price risk?
Stagger planting, grade fruit, use crates, harvest at the right stage, compare several markets, consider buyer contracts or processing, and insure the crop.
Why is the retail tomato price higher than the mandi price?
Retail includes transport, commission, handling, grading and spoilage losses, plus the local shop margin.
