Based on 25 years of data, Sheep prices in India typically peak in August (about 4% above the annual average) and bottom out in December (roughly 7% below). Historically, selling around August has fetched better rates.
Best month
August
vs average +4%
Weakest month
December
vs average −7%
100 = annual average (₹4,963/quintal) · averaged over 25 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 100.2 | ₹4,973 |
| February | 101.5 | ₹5,037 |
| March | 98.1 | ₹4,869 |
| April | 98.7 | ₹4,899 |
| May | 95.8 | ₹4,755 |
| June | 102.2 | ₹5,072 |
| July | 102 | ₹5,062 |
| August★ Best | 104 | ₹5,162 |
| September | 103.2 | ₹5,122 |
| October | 98.5 | ₹4,889 |
| November | 102.4 | ₹5,082 |
| DecemberLowest | 93.4 | ₹4,635 |
Top 3 months to sell: August, September, November. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹13,388/quintal in August 2020.
