Based on 18 years of data, Raibel prices in India typically peak in January (about 249% above the annual average) and bottom out in September (roughly 65% below). Historically, selling around January has fetched better rates.
Best month
January
vs average +249%
Weakest month
September
vs average −65%
100 = annual average (₹16,122/quintal) · averaged over 18 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January★ Best | 349 | ₹56,267 |
| February | 203.6 | ₹32,825 |
| March | 116.3 | ₹18,750 |
| April | 49.9 | ₹8,045 |
| May | 49.6 | ₹7,997 |
| June | 45.3 | ₹7,303 |
| July | 55.9 | ₹9,012 |
| August | 66.9 | ₹10,786 |
| SeptemberLowest | 35.2 | ₹5,675 |
| October | 41.8 | ₹6,739 |
Top 3 months to sell: January, February, March. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹1,85,000/quintal in January 2024.
| November |
| 74.4 |
| ₹11,995 |
| December | 112.2 | ₹18,089 |
