Based on 24 years of data, Cardamoms prices in India typically peak in August (about 10% above the annual average) and bottom out in December (roughly 7% below). Historically, selling around August has fetched better rates.
Best month
August
vs average +10%
Weakest month
December
vs average −7%
100 = annual average (₹1,06,296/quintal) · averaged over 24 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 97.4 | ₹1,03,532 |
| February | 101.9 | ₹1,08,315 |
| March | 100.7 | ₹1,07,040 |
| April | 101.9 | ₹1,08,315 |
| May | 106 | ₹1,12,674 |
| June | 101.6 | ₹1,07,997 |
| July | 100.1 | ₹1,06,402 |
| August★ Best | 109.5 | ₹1,16,394 |
| September | 98.5 | ₹1,04,701 |
| October | 95 | ₹1,00,981 |
| November | 94.8 | ₹1,00,768 |
| DecemberLowest | 92.7 | ₹98,536 |
Top 3 months to sell: August, May, February. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹4,40,000/quintal in April 2020.
