Welcome to Mandi Bhav India. On this page you will find detailed information on today's Cotton market prices in Salem district of Tamil Nadu. Check the latest report on price trends across various markets of Salem.
| Commodity |  Cotton |
| Average Price | ₹4,690 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹900 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹12,795 / quintal |
* This summary is taken from recent prices across markets in Salem district.
According to latest info, the average price of Cotton in Salem district is ₹4,690 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹900 /quintal and the maximum price peaked at ₹12,795 /quintal. Live prices of Cotton from established markets of Salem are listed below.
This data was last updated on 2 July 2024.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/07/2024 | Mecheri | Cotton | 170-CO2 (Unginned)Local | ₹6,200 | ₹7,400 | ₹6,700 |
| 13/06/2024 | Kolathur | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,200 |
| 10/06/2024 | Thalaivasal | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹6,100 | ₹6,450 | ₹6,300 |
| 13/02/2024 | Konganapuram | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹6,130 | ₹6,810 | ₹6,300 |
| 22/09/2023 | Salem | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹6,000 | ₹6,519 | ₹6,200 |
| 28/02/2023 | Vazhapadi | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹6,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 18/01/2023 | Omalur | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹7,369 | ₹8,128 | ₹7,635 |
| 29/10/2022 | Konganapuram | Cotton | SurabiFAQ | ₹7,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 27/08/2021 | Gangavalli | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,700 |
| 02/07/2021 | Gangavalli | Cotton | GCHFAQ | ₹6,050 | ₹6,350 | ₹6,150 |
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Unlock Mandi Pro19-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
Looking at the last 19 years, Cotton has consistently sold highest in Salem during April — around 6% above average — while November brings the weakest prices (about 9% lower). A pattern worth knowing for farmers planning storage.
Record monthly average (high)
₹10,509/quintal
April 2022
Highest single-day price
₹12,796/quintal
October 2017 · Gangavalli
Record monthly average (low)
₹1,675/quintal
June 2006
In records going back to 2005, the highest monthly average for Cotton in Salem was ₹10,509/quintal in April 2022, while the weakest month on record is June 2006 (₹1,675/quintal).
Same-month comparison across years (monthly average, ₹/quintal)
| Year | Avg Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| August 2023 | ₹7,066 | ▼ 30.5% |
| August 2022 | ₹10,161 | ▲ 68.0% |
| August 2021 | ₹6,048 | ▲ 57.2% |
| August 2020 | ₹3,846 | ▼ 27.2% |
| August 2019 | ₹5,284 | ▼ 0.7% |
| August 2018 | ₹5,323 | ▲ 14.3% |
| August 2017 | ₹4,656 | ▼ 10.4% |
| August 2016 | ₹5,199 | ▲ 17.9% |
| August 2015 | ₹4,411 |
| ▼ 16.1% |
| August 2014 | ₹5,257 | ▼ 3.7% |
| August 2013 | ₹5,459 | ▲ 13.6% |
| August 2012 | ₹4,804 | ▲ 30.1% |
