Based on 26 years of data, Amaranthus prices in India typically peak in September (about 30% above the annual average) and bottom out in May (roughly 8% below). Historically, selling around September has fetched better rates.
Best month
September
vs average +30%
Weakest month
May
vs average −8%
100 = annual average (₹1,892/quintal) · averaged over 26 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 101.2 | ₹1,915 |
| February | 99.5 | ₹1,883 |
| March | 97.1 | ₹1,838 |
| April | 93.9 | ₹1,777 |
| MayLowest | 92.5 | ₹1,751 |
| June | 93.2 | ₹1,764 |
| July | 97.7 | ₹1,849 |
| August | 99.1 | ₹1,875 |
| September★ Best | 129.9 | ₹2,458 |
| October | 99.9 | ₹1,891 |
| November | 96.9 | ₹1,834 |
| December | 99.3 | ₹1,879 |
Top 3 months to sell: September, January, October. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹15,084/quintal in September 2018.
