Based on 17 years of data, Cocoa prices in India typically peak in April (about 20% above the annual average) and bottom out in October (roughly 11% below). Historically, selling around April has fetched better rates.
Best month
April
vs average +20%
Weakest month
October
vs average −11%
100 = annual average (₹8,317/quintal) · averaged over 17 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 97.1 | ₹8,075 |
| February | 103.2 | ₹8,583 |
| March | 108.8 | ₹9,048 |
| April★ Best | 120.3 | ₹10,005 |
| May | 107.9 | ₹8,974 |
| June | 101.1 | ₹8,408 |
| July | 99.7 | ₹8,292 |
| August | 98.7 | ₹8,208 |
| September | 89.7 | ₹7,460 |
| OctoberLowest | 89.4 | ₹7,435 |
| November | 91 | ₹7,568 |
| December | 93 | ₹7,734 |
Top 3 months to sell: April, March, May. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹25,700/quintal in April 2024.
