Based on 25 years of data, Wood prices in India typically peak in March (about 12% above the annual average) and bottom out in February (roughly 14% below). Historically, selling around March has fetched better rates.
Best month
March
vs average +12%
Weakest month
February
vs average −14%
100 = annual average (₹777/quintal) · averaged over 25 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 85.8 | ₹667 |
| FebruaryLowest | 85.6 | ₹665 |
| March★ Best | 112.1 | ₹871 |
| April | 104.9 | ₹815 |
| May | 97.8 | ₹760 |
| June | 100.8 | ₹783 |
| July | 92 | ₹715 |
| August | 108.2 | ₹841 |
| September | 110.7 | ₹860 |
| October | 104 | ₹808 |
Top 3 months to sell: March, September, August. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹4,674/quintal in March 2003.
| November |
| 107.2 |
| ₹833 |
| December | 90.8 | ₹706 |
