Based on 25 years of data, Sheep prices in India typically peak in August (about 9% above the annual average) and bottom out in December (roughly 8% below). Historically, selling around August has fetched better rates.
Best month
August
vs average +9%
Weakest month
December
vs average −8%
100 = annual average (₹5,009/quintal) · averaged over 25 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 99.3 | ₹4,974 |
| February | 100.5 | ₹5,034 |
| March | 97.2 | ₹4,869 |
| April | 97.8 | ₹4,899 |
| May | 94.9 | ₹4,754 |
| June | 101.2 | ₹5,069 |
| July | 101.3 | ₹5,074 |
| August★ Best | 108.6 | ₹5,440 |
| September | 107.6 | ₹5,390 |
| October | 97.6 | ₹4,889 |
| November | 101.4 | ₹5,079 |
| DecemberLowest | 92.5 | ₹4,634 |
Top 3 months to sell: August, September, November. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹13,388/quintal in August 2020.
