Based on 26 years of data, Amaranthus prices in India typically peak in September (about 29% above the annual average) and bottom out in June (roughly 8% below). Historically, selling around September has fetched better rates.
Best month
September
vs average +29%
Weakest month
June
vs average −8%
100 = annual average (₹1,902/quintal) · averaged over 26 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 100.7 | ₹1,915 |
| February | 99 | ₹1,883 |
| March | 96.7 | ₹1,839 |
| April | 93.5 | ₹1,778 |
| May | 92.9 | ₹1,767 |
| JuneLowest | 92.5 | ₹1,759 |
| July | 97.1 | ₹1,846 |
| August | 98.6 | ₹1,875 |
| September★ Best | 129.4 | ₹2,461 |
| October | 101.8 | ₹1,936 |
| November | 99 | ₹1,883 |
| December | 98.8 | ₹1,879 |
Top 3 months to sell: September, October, January. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹15,084/quintal in September 2018.
