Based on 26 years of data, Potato prices in India typically peak in November (about 24% above the annual average) and bottom out in February (roughly 26% below). Historically, selling around November has fetched better rates.
Best month
November
vs average +24%
Weakest month
February
vs average −26%
100 = annual average (₹1,007/quintal) · averaged over 26 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 83.3 | ₹839 |
| FebruaryLowest | 73.9 | ₹744 |
| March | 76.5 | ₹770 |
| April | 85.1 | ₹857 |
| May | 96.1 | ₹967 |
| June | 102.8 | ₹1,035 |
| July | 112.3 | ₹1,130 |
| August | 111.6 | ₹1,123 |
| September | 115.1 | ₹1,159 |
| October | 117.1 | ₹1,179 |
| November |
Top 3 months to sell: November, October, September. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹3,227/quintal in November 2020.
| 124 |
| ₹1,248 |
| December | 102.1 | ₹1,028 |
