Kenya’s economy is built on agriculture, tourism, and industry. Irish potatoes, also known as shangi, are a popular crop in Kenya because they may be boiled, mashed, roasted, or fried to create numerous variations of mouth-watering meals.
But how much do potatoes cost in Kenya? This blogpost will look into potato market pricing in Kenya as well as other relevant facts.
The following is the breakdown of the average prices of Irish potatoes in Kenya.
How Much is a Sack of Potatoes in Kenya?
A sack of potatoes is sold at Ksh. 4000 in different markets in Kenya.
The cost of a sack of Irish potatoes is between Ksh. 1,800 and Ksh. 2,500 when farmers sell them to the traders, but at the marketplace, it costs an average of Ksh. 3,800.
How Much is a Bag of Potatoes in Kenya?
The price of a bag of potatoes weighing 50kg is Ksh 3800 on average, but in Nairobi, the price per bag goes at an average of Ksh 3000.
A 50kg bag of potatoes in Kenya is sold at Ksh. 4,000 by traders depending on the type of Irish potatoes and location in Kenya. Traders buy potatoes between Ksh. 1800 and Ksh. 2,500 from farmers.
On average, the price of one bag of Irish potatoes weighing 50 kg ranges from Ksh. 3,000 to Ksh. 5,500, while a 90 kg bag costs Ksh. 5,000 all over the country.
The price of one bag of red Irish potatoes is slightly higher than that of white Irish potatoes; therefore, one bag of red potatoes weighing 50 kg is Ksh. 4,066 and one bag of white potatoes is Ksh. 4050.
How Much is a Bucket of Potatoes in Kenya?
In Kenya, traders were selling a 17kg bucket of Irish potatoes at Ksh. 500, but due to the scarcity of farm produce in the face of the severe drought which has been felt across the country, the price increased by Ksh. 500 per bucket.
In Nairobi today, the price of a bucket of Irish potatoes is sold at Ksh. 1000.
How Much is 1 kg of Potatoes in Kenya
In Kenya, 1 kg of potatoes is being sold for almost Ksh 80 in most markets across the country, but in Nairobi, it is almost Ksh 95 per kilo.
On average, the wholesale price of potatoes costs Ksh. 35 per kilo in Kenya for those traders, especially those who sell for export or consumption.
The price of potatoes today varies with the cost of living, whereas the price of one kilo of Irish potatoes is Ksh. 35 on average and a 50 kg bag is sold for Ksh. 3,000 to Ksh. 4,000.
In the Mombasa region, the price of Irish potatoes is about Ksh. 45 per kilo, and a 50kg bag costs approximately Ksh. 3,500.
Marikiti Market Potato Prices
Marikiti market sells Irish potatoes at a wholesale price of about Ksh. 2,700 per bag weighing 50 kg.
Where Can I Buy Potatoes in Kenya?
Irish Potatoes production has been growing rapidly due to increased growth in the fast food industries. The crop does excellently well in regions that receive regular rainfall.
In Kenya, you can buy Irish potatoes from both large and small-scale farmers who practice Irish potato farming, especially in Elgeyo Marakwet, which is leading.
Other places where you can buy potatoes include areas like; Nyandarua, Nakuru, Meru, Nyeri, Kiambu, Taita Taveta, Narok, Bomet, Trans Nzoia, Kisii Kericho and Bungoma.
Where to Sell Potatoes in Kenya
When planning to sell your irish potatoes, it is advisable to time when the demand is high and supply is low for maximum profits.
Potatoes are sold at farm gates by rural sellers who sell them to traders that supply Irish potatoes and transport them to wholesale urban markets where they are sold to hotels, restaurants, and supermarkets.
One can also sell the potatoes to several brokers that buy potatoes directly from the farms and then transport them to different locations for resell.
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