Based on 25 years of data, Goat prices in India typically peak in October (about 5% above the annual average) and bottom out in December (roughly 4% below). Historically, selling around October has fetched better rates.
Best month
October
vs average +5%
Weakest month
December
vs average −4%
100 = annual average (₹4,602/quintal) · averaged over 25 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 99.1 | ₹4,561 |
| February | 97.6 | ₹4,491 |
| March | 100.8 | ₹4,639 |
| April | 98.9 | ₹4,551 |
| May | 99.7 | ₹4,588 |
| June | 100.3 | ₹4,616 |
| July | 97.8 | ₹4,501 |
| August | 99.6 | ₹4,584 |
| September | 101 | ₹4,648 |
| October★ Best | 104.7 | ₹4,818 |
| November | 104.2 | ₹4,795 |
| DecemberLowest | 96.3 | ₹4,432 |
Top 3 months to sell: October, November, September. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹9,485/quintal in April 2022.
