Based on 25 years of data, Mahua prices in India typically peak in January (about 7% above the annual average) and bottom out in June (roughly 4% below). Historically, selling around January has fetched better rates.
Best month
January
vs average +7%
Weakest month
June
vs average −4%
100 = annual average (₹1,978/quintal) · averaged over 25 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January★ Best | 106.5 | ₹2,106 |
| February | 102.6 | ₹2,029 |
| March | 100.7 | ₹1,992 |
| April | 101.3 | ₹2,004 |
| May | 96 | ₹1,899 |
| JuneLowest | 95.8 | ₹1,895 |
| July | 99.4 | ₹1,966 |
| August | 99.5 | ₹1,968 |
| September | 97.4 | ₹1,926 |
| October | 96.4 | ₹1,907 |
| November | 101.6 | ₹2,010 |
| December | 102.7 | ₹2,031 |
Top 3 months to sell: January, December, February. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹3,767/quintal in February 2019.
