Based on 26 years of data, Pineapple prices in India typically peak in April (about 10% above the annual average) and bottom out in December (roughly 9% below). Historically, selling around April has fetched better rates.
Best month
April
vs average +10%
Weakest month
December
vs average −9%
100 = annual average (₹2,455/quintal) · averaged over 26 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 92.6 | ₹2,273 |
| February | 102.7 | ₹2,521 |
| March | 105.6 | ₹2,593 |
| April★ Best | 110.4 | ₹2,710 |
| May | 102.9 | ₹2,526 |
| June | 99 | ₹2,431 |
| July | 98.1 | ₹2,408 |
| August | 99.7 | ₹2,448 |
| September | 100 | ₹2,455 |
| October | 101.5 | ₹2,492 |
| November | 96.1 | ₹2,359 |
| DecemberLowest | 91.4 | ₹2,244 |
Top 3 months to sell: April, March, May. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹5,896/quintal in October 2024.
