Based on 25 years of data, Elephant Yam (Suran) prices in India typically peak in June (about 17% above the annual average) and bottom out in December (roughly 12% below). Historically, selling around June has fetched better rates.
Best month
June
vs average +17%
Weakest month
December
vs average −12%
100 = annual average (₹2,551/quintal) · averaged over 25 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 93.6 | ₹2,387 |
| February | 93.3 | ₹2,380 |
| March | 93 | ₹2,372 |
| April | 100.8 | ₹2,571 |
| May | 116 | ₹2,959 |
| June★ Best | 116.9 | ₹2,982 |
| July | 116.7 | ₹2,977 |
| August | 106.7 | ₹2,721 |
| September | 95.9 | ₹2,446 |
| October | 91.2 | ₹2,326 |
| November | 88.2 | ₹2,250 |
| DecemberLowest | 87.8 | ₹2,239 |
Top 3 months to sell: June, July, May. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹7,416/quintal in August 2024.
