Based on 26 years of data, Black pepper prices in India typically peak in September (about 5% above the annual average) and bottom out in February (roughly 4% below). Historically, selling around September has fetched better rates.
Best month
September
vs average +5%
Weakest month
February
vs average −4%
100 = annual average (₹32,844/quintal) · averaged over 26 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 98.1 | ₹32,220 |
| FebruaryLowest | 96 | ₹31,531 |
| March | 97.3 | ₹31,958 |
| April | 96.9 | ₹31,826 |
| May | 98.8 | ₹32,450 |
| June | 99.7 | ₹32,746 |
| July | 101.9 | ₹33,468 |
| August | 103.9 | ₹34,125 |
| September★ Best | 104.5 | ₹34,322 |
| October | 100.8 | ₹33,107 |
| November | 102.6 | ₹33,698 |
| December | 99.4 | ₹32,647 |
Top 3 months to sell: September, August, November. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹67,311/quintal in May 2014.
