Welcome to Mandi Bhav India. On this page you will find detailed information on today's Cotton market prices in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Check the latest report on price trends across various districts and individual markets of Uttar Pradesh.
| Commodity |  Cotton |
| Average Price | ₹8,424 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹450 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹16,633 / quintal |
* This summary is taken from recent prices across markets in Uttar Pradesh.
According to latest info, the average price of Cotton in Uttar Pradesh is ₹8,424 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹450 /quintal and the maximum price peaked at ₹16,633 /quintal. Live prices of Cotton from various districts of Uttar Pradesh are listed below.
This data was last updated on 17 October 2026.
Note: Extremely high or low prices may be due to mandi data-entry errors. Use the 'Average Price' for accurate estimates.
| Date | Districts | Markets | Commodity | Variety/Grade | Min Price | Max Price | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/10/2026 | Aligarh | Khair | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 16/10/2026 | Muzaffarnagar | Muzaffarnagar | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹12,806 | ₹13,170 | ₹12,990 |
| 16/10/2026 | Saharanpur | Saharanpur | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 16/10/2026 | Hathras | Hathras | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹8,965 | ₹8,965 | ₹8,965 |
| 16/10/2026 | Mathura | Mathura | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 |
| 15/10/2026 | Aligarh | Khair | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 15/10/2026 | Saharanpur | Saharanpur | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹14,900 | ₹14,900 | ₹14,900 |
| 15/10/2026 | Hathras | Hathras | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹8,380 | ₹8,380 | ₹8,380 |
| 14/10/2026 | Hathras | Hathras | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹8,518 | ₹8,809 | ₹8,631 |
| 14/10/2026 | Agra | Achhnera | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
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23-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
Looking at the last 23 years, Cotton has consistently sold highest in Uttar Pradesh during May — around 13% above average — while December brings the weakest prices (about 9% lower). A pattern worth knowing for farmers planning storage.
Record monthly average (high)
₹11,054/quintal
May 2026
Highest single-day price
₹16,633/quintal
May 2026 · Muzzafarnagar
Record monthly average (low)
₹2,265/quintal
June 2009
Historical data for Uttar Pradesh (since 2002) shows Cotton peaked in May 2026 at a monthly average of ₹11,054/quintal. At the other extreme, June 2009 saw prices fall to an average of ₹2,265/quintal.
Same-month comparison across years (monthly average, ₹/quintal)
| Year | Avg Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | ₹9,517 | — |
| October 2023 | ₹5,850 | ▼ 29.1% |
| October 2022 | ₹8,250 | ▲ 23.9% |
| October 2021 | ₹6,658 | ▲ 26.7% |
| October 2020 | ₹5,254 | ▼ 0.6% |
| October 2019 | ₹5,286 | ▼ 0.3% |
| October 2018 | ₹5,300 | ▲ 14.8% |
| October 2017 | ₹4,616 | ▼ 2.5% |
| October 2016 | ₹4,734 |
Based on the latest reporting in the last 7 days (₹/quintal)
| ▲ 13.0% |
| October 2015 | ₹4,190 | ▼ 16.8% |
| October 2014 | ₹5,036 | ▲ 8.3% |
| October 2013 | ₹4,649 | ▲ 0.9% |
