Potato prices in Pakistan have plunged sharply after the suspension of trade with Afghanistan halted exports, creating an oversupply in local markets. Traders reported that the continued closure of border crossings at Torkham and Chaman since October has caused domestic prices to fall by more than 70 percent. This decline has placed severe financial pressure […]
Potato market
Pakistan potato market crashes amid Afghan border closure
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s potato market suffered a severe crash last week as a growing supply glut coincided with the closure of the Afghan border. Farmers and stockists are offloading stored potatoes, intended for both exports and domestic consumption, at prices that fail to cover transportation and cold storage costs. Read More: China a potential market for Pakistani potatoes: experts […]