This report provides a focused overview of India’s potato export performance, with a primary trade route directed toward Nepal via key land customs stations like Panitanki-Naxalbari. Indian exporters are supplying bulk-grade table potatoes, catering to Nepal’s wholesale and retail distribution chains. Leading exporters such as Finesse Market Link Pvt. Ltd. and Everest Trading Company ensure regular cross-border movement, supported by reliable trucking networks and proximity-based logistics.
The report highlights trade trends such as 50kg woven sacks, buyer preferences for mud-free, uniform-grade potatoes, and increasing demand during regional festival seasons. Exporters face challenges like border congestion, moisture loss, and manual packing inconsistencies. To support new entrants, SROMPL outlines a 9-step Actionable Plan focusing on bilingual invoicing, trusted loading partners, and visual trade validation through WhatsApp.
Prepared by the SROMPL Research & Export Strategy Team, this report offers practical insights for scaling exports within the Indo-Nepal fresh produce corridor while improving operational efficiency and buyer satisfaction.
