Based on 25 years of data, Mahua prices in India typically peak in January (about 7% above the annual average) and bottom out in September (roughly 6% below). Historically, selling around January has fetched better rates.
Best month
January
vs average +7%
Weakest month
September
vs average −6%
100 = annual average (₹1,967/quintal) · averaged over 25 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January★ Best | 107.1 | ₹2,106 |
| February | 103.2 | ₹2,029 |
| March | 101.3 | ₹1,992 |
| April | 101.8 | ₹2,002 |
| May | 96.5 | ₹1,898 |
| June | 96.4 | ₹1,896 |
| July | 99.9 | ₹1,965 |
| August | 96.7 | ₹1,902 |
| SeptemberLowest | 94.4 | ₹1,856 |
| October | 97.2 | ₹1,911 |
Top 3 months to sell: January, February, December. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹3,767/quintal in February 2019.
| November |
| 102.3 |
| ₹2,012 |
| December | 103.2 | ₹2,029 |
