Welcome to Mandi Bhav India. On this page you will find detailed information on today's Cotton market prices in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu. Check the latest report on price trends across various markets of Virudhunagar.
| Commodity |  Cotton |
| Average Price | ₹3,279 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹1,200 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹7,000 / quintal |
* This summary is taken from recent prices across markets in Virudhunagar district.
According to latest info, the average price of Cotton in Virudhunagar district is ₹3,279 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹1,200 /quintal and the maximum price peaked at ₹7,000 /quintal. Live prices of Cotton from established markets of Virudhunagar are listed below.
This data was last updated on 21 September 2023.
Note: Extremely high or low prices may be due to mandi data-entry errors. Use the 'Average Price' for accurate estimates.
| Date | Markets | Commodity | Variety/Grade | Min Price | Max Price | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/09/2023 | Sathur | Cotton | RCH-2FAQ | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹6,900 |
| 07/09/2019 | Virudhunagar | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 |
| 15/06/2019 | Rajapalayam | Cotton | BunnyFAQ | ₹5,000 | ₹5,150 | ₹5,100 |
| 06/02/2019 | Virudhunagar | Cotton | LocalFAQ | ₹4,800 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,000 |
| 12/01/2017 | Rajapalayam | Cotton | MCU 5FAQ | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 11/01/2017 | Rajapalayam | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 29/12/2016 | Rajapalayam | Cotton | Cotton (Unginned)FAQ | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 19/03/2014 | Rajapalayam | Cotton | DCH-32 (Ginned)FAQ | ₹3,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹3,700 |
| 18/01/2013 | Sathur | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,300 |
| 04/11/2010 | Rajapalayam | Cotton | MCU-7FAQ | ₹3,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹3,850 |
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Unlock Mandi Pro18-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
Looking at the last 18 years, Cotton has consistently sold highest in Virudhunagar during August — around 15% above average — while December brings the weakest prices (about 6% lower). A pattern worth knowing for farmers planning storage.
Record monthly average (high)
₹6,400/quintal
August 2023
Highest single-day price
₹18,000/quintal
January 2005 · Rajapalayam
Record monthly average (low)
₹1,150/quintal
October 2005
In records going back to 2003, the highest monthly average for Cotton in Virudhunagar was ₹6,400/quintal in August 2023, while the weakest month on record is October 2005 (₹1,150/quintal).
Same-month comparison across years (monthly average, ₹/quintal)
| Year | Avg Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 2018 | ₹4,213 | ▼ 8.4% |
| July 2017 | ₹4,599 | ▲ 3.8% |
| July 2016 | ₹4,432 | ▲ 23.1% |
| July 2015 | ₹3,600 | ▼ 13.6% |
| July 2014 | ₹4,164 | ▲ 5.1% |
| July 2013 | ₹3,961 | ▲ 5.2% |
| July 2012 | ₹3,766 | ▲ 26.4% |
| July 2011 | ₹2,980 | ▲ 5.3% |
| July 2010 | ₹2,828 |
| ▲ 20.4% |
| July 2009 | ₹2,350 | ▼ 21.4% |
| July 2008 | ₹2,989 | — |
| July 2006 | ₹1,585 | — |
