Based on 17 years of data, Cocoa prices in India typically peak in April (about 19% above the annual average) and bottom out in November (roughly 10% below). Historically, selling around April has fetched better rates.
Best month
April
vs average +19%
Weakest month
November
vs average −10%
100 = annual average (₹8,418/quintal) · averaged over 17 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 95.9 | ₹8,072 |
| February | 102 | ₹8,586 |
| March | 107.5 | ₹9,049 |
| April★ Best | 118.9 | ₹10,008 |
| May | 106.6 | ₹8,973 |
| June | 99.9 | ₹8,409 |
| July | 98.5 | ₹8,291 |
| August | 97.5 | ₹8,207 |
| September | 95.9 | ₹8,072 |
| October | 95.5 | ₹8,039 |
| NovemberLowest | 89.9 | ₹7,567 |
| December | 91.9 | ₹7,736 |
Top 3 months to sell: April, March, May. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹25,700/quintal in April 2024.
