On this page you will find today's latest Cotton price in Rajapalayam Mandi of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. Check whether Cotton price in Rajapalayam was up or down recently with detailed analytics below.
| Commodity |  Cotton |
| Average Price | ₹4,000 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹2,000 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹5,150 / quintal |
| Retail Estimate | ₹20.00–51.50 / kg |
According to latest info, the average price of Cotton in Rajapalayam Mandi is ₹4,000 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹2,000 /quintal and the maximum price recorded was ₹5,150 /quintal. You can expect a retail price of around ₹20.00 - ₹51.50 per kg in the local market.
This data was last updated on 15 June 2019.
| Date | Commodity | Variety/Grade | Min Price | Max Price | Modal Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/06/2019 | Cotton | BunnyFAQ | ₹5,000 | ₹5,150 | ₹5,100 | — |
| 12/01/2017 | Cotton | MCU 5FAQ | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | — |
| 11/01/2017 | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | — |
| 29/12/2016 | Cotton | Cotton (Unginned)FAQ | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | — |
| 19/03/2014 | Cotton | DCH-32 (Ginned)FAQ | ₹3,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹3,700 | — |
| 04/11/2010 | Cotton | MCU-7FAQ | ₹3,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹3,850 | — |
| 10/11/2009 | Cotton | LRAFAQ | ₹2,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,350 | — |
Notes*
Visit Mandi Bhav India for prices of other commodities in Rajapalayam mandi.
15-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
Looking at the last 15 years, Cotton has consistently sold highest in Rajapalayam during August — around 11% above average — while February brings the weakest prices (about 9% lower). A pattern worth knowing for farmers planning storage.
Record monthly average (high)
₹5,592/quintal
April 2011
Highest single-day price
₹18,000/quintal
January 2005 · Rajapalayam
Record monthly average (low)
₹1,500/quintal
February 2005
In records going back to 2003, the highest monthly average for Cotton in Rajapalayam was ₹5,592/quintal in April 2011, while the weakest month on record is February 2005 (₹1,500/quintal).
Same-month comparison across years (monthly average, ₹/quintal)
| Year | Avg Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| October 2017 | ₹4,378 | ▼ 12.1% |
| October 2016 | ₹4,979 | ▲ 31.0% |
| October 2015 | ₹3,800 | ▼ 9.3% |
| October 2014 | ₹4,190 | ▼ 6.4% |
| October 2013 | ₹4,477 | ▲ 22.1% |
| October 2012 | ₹3,667 | ▲ 11.0% |
| October 2011 | ₹3,304 | ▼ 11.6% |
| October 2010 | ₹3,736 | ▲ 71.8% |
| October 2009 | ₹2,175 |
| — |
| October 2007 | ₹2,224 | — |
