Based on 24 years of data, Sponge gourd prices in India typically peak in January (about 35% above the annual average) and bottom out in June (roughly 28% below). Historically, selling around January has fetched better rates.
Best month
January
vs average +35%
Weakest month
June
vs average −28%
100 = annual average (₹1,535/quintal) · averaged over 24 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January★ Best | 134.7 | ₹2,068 |
| February | 116.9 | ₹1,795 |
| March | 119.7 | ₹1,838 |
| April | 130.4 | ₹2,002 |
| May | 94.9 | ₹1,457 |
| JuneLowest | 71.9 | ₹1,104 |
| July | 86.8 | ₹1,333 |
| August | 85 | ₹1,305 |
| September | 86.2 | ₹1,323 |
| October | 90.5 | ₹1,389 |
Top 3 months to sell: January, April, March. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹7,000/quintal in January 2006.
| November |
| 88.8 |
| ₹1,363 |
| December | 94.2 | ₹1,446 |
