Based on 25 years of data, Sugarcane prices in India typically peak in November (about 161% above the annual average) and bottom out in March (roughly 55% below). Historically, selling around November has fetched better rates.
Best month
November
vs average +161%
Weakest month
March
vs average −55%
100 = annual average (₹837/quintal) · averaged over 25 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 99.4 | ₹832 |
| February | 46.1 | ₹386 |
| MarchLowest | 44.7 | ₹374 |
| April | 83.7 | ₹701 |
| May | 60.3 | ₹505 |
| June | 77.4 | ₹648 |
| July | 112.8 | ₹944 |
| August | 94.4 | ₹790 |
| September | 107 | ₹896 |
| October | 83.3 | ₹697 |
| November |
Top 3 months to sell: November, December, July. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹33,000/quintal in November 2010.
| 261 |
| ₹2,184 |
| December | 130 | ₹1,088 |
