Based on 24 years of data, Cardamoms prices in India typically peak in August (about 9% above the annual average) and bottom out in December (roughly 8% below). Historically, selling around August has fetched better rates.
Best month
August
vs average +9%
Weakest month
December
vs average −8%
100 = annual average (₹1,06,985/quintal) · averaged over 24 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 96.8 | ₹1,03,561 |
| February | 101.2 | ₹1,08,269 |
| March | 100.2 | ₹1,07,199 |
| April | 101.2 | ₹1,08,269 |
| May | 105.3 | ₹1,12,655 |
| June | 100.9 | ₹1,07,948 |
| July | 99.4 | ₹1,06,343 |
| August★ Best | 108.8 | ₹1,16,399 |
| September | 105.4 | ₹1,12,762 |
| October | 94.4 | ₹1,00,994 |
| November | 94.2 | ₹1,00,780 |
| DecemberLowest | 92.1 | ₹98,533 |
Top 3 months to sell: August, September, May. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹4,40,000/quintal in April 2020.
