Based on 20 years of data, Orchid prices in India typically peak in January (about 26% above the annual average) and bottom out in September (roughly 31% below). Historically, selling around January has fetched better rates.
Best month
January
vs average +26%
Weakest month
September
vs average −31%
100 = annual average (₹30/quintal) · averaged over 20 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January★ Best | 125.6 | ₹37 |
| February | 117.9 | ₹35 |
| March | 107.6 | ₹32 |
| April | 120.5 | ₹36 |
| May | 86.5 | ₹26 |
| June | 92.8 | ₹28 |
| July | 116.7 | ₹35 |
| August | 75.9 | ₹23 |
| SeptemberLowest | 69.4 | ₹21 |
| October | 69.7 | ₹21 |
| November |
Top 3 months to sell: January, April, February. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹284/quintal in July 2026.
| 106 |
| ₹31 |
| December | 111.4 | ₹33 |
