Based on 24 years of data, Cloves prices in India typically peak in August (about 6% above the annual average) and bottom out in October (roughly 2% below). Historically, selling around August has fetched better rates.
Best month
August
vs average +6%
Weakest month
October
vs average −2%
100 = annual average (₹60,896/quintal) · averaged over 24 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 101.2 | ₹61,627 |
| February | 98 | ₹59,678 |
| March | 98.2 | ₹59,800 |
| April | 99.3 | ₹60,470 |
| May | 98.7 | ₹60,104 |
| June | 98.4 | ₹59,922 |
| July | 98.1 | ₹59,739 |
| August★ Best | 105.5 | ₹64,245 |
| September | 104.6 | ₹63,697 |
| OctoberLowest | 97.6 | ₹59,434 |
| November | 100 | ₹60,896 |
| December | 100.5 | ₹61,200 |
Top 3 months to sell: August, September, January. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹99,643/quintal in December 2013.
