Based on 25 years of data, Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) prices in India typically peak in October (about 4% above the annual average) and bottom out in February (roughly 3% below). Historically, selling around October has fetched better rates.
Best month
October
vs average +4%
Weakest month
February
vs average −3%
100 = annual average (₹18,133/quintal) · averaged over 25 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 97.7 | ₹17,716 |
| FebruaryLowest | 96.9 | ₹17,571 |
| March | 97 | ₹17,589 |
| April | 98.5 | ₹17,861 |
| May | 100 | ₹18,133 |
| June | 100.5 | ₹18,223 |
| July | 103.1 | ₹18,695 |
| August | 100.7 | ₹18,260 |
| September | 102.7 | ₹18,622 |
| October★ Best | 103.5 | ₹18,767 |
Top 3 months to sell: October, July, September. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹41,841/quintal in September 2021.
| November |
| 101.1 |
| ₹18,332 |
| December | 98.2 | ₹17,806 |
