On this page you will find today's latest Cotton price in Salem Mandi of Salem district, Tamil Nadu. Check whether Cotton price in Salem was up or down recently with detailed analytics below.
| Commodity |  Cotton |
| Average Price | ₹3,729 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹2,400 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹6,519 / quintal |
| Retail Estimate | ₹24.00–65.19 / kg |
According to latest info, the average price of Cotton in Salem Mandi is ₹3,729 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹2,400 /quintal and the maximum price recorded was ₹6,519 /quintal. You can expect a retail price of around ₹24.00 - ₹65.19 per kg in the local market.
This data was last updated on 22 September 2023.
| Date | Commodity | Variety/Grade | Min Price | Max Price | Modal Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/09/2023 | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹6,000 | ₹6,519 | ₹6,200 | — |
| 07/09/2012 | Cotton | DCH-32 (Ginned)FAQ | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,250 | — |
| 06/01/2012 | Cotton | Cotton (Ginned)FAQ | ₹4,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹4,700 | — |
| 29/09/2010 | Cotton | LRAFAQ | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | — |
| 29/09/2010 | Cotton | Jayadhar(Unginned)FAQ | ₹2,500 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,700 | — |
| 29/09/2010 | Cotton | MCU-7FAQ | ₹3,800 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | — |
| 29/09/2010 | Cotton | MCUFAQ | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹3,700 | — |
| 09/04/2009 | Cotton | DCH-32(Unginned)FAQ | ₹2,985 | ₹3,485 | ₹3,235 | — |
| 08/12/2008 | Cotton | MCU 5FAQ | ₹2,630 | ₹2,780 | ₹2,705 | — |
| 28/11/2008 | Cotton | Suvin 40mm(F)FAQ | ₹2,400 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | — |
Notes*
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11-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
Based on 11 years of data, Cotton prices in Salem typically peak in September (about 33% above the annual average) and bottom out in June (roughly 15% below). Historically, selling around September has fetched better rates.
Record monthly average (high)
₹10,415/quintal
August 2022
Highest single-day price
₹12,099/quintal
August 2022 · Salem
Record monthly average (low)
₹1,675/quintal
June 2006
In records going back to 2005, the highest monthly average for Cotton in Salem was ₹10,415/quintal in August 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 | ₹6,805 | ▼ 34.7% |
| August 2022 | ₹10,415 | — |
| August 2012 | ₹4,475 | ▲ 23.4% |
| August 2011 | ₹3,625 | — |
| August 2005 | ₹1,856 | — |
