Based on 25 years of data, Sugarcane prices in India typically peak in November (about 162% above the annual average) and bottom out in March (roughly 55% below). Historically, selling around November has fetched better rates.
Best month
November
vs average +162%
Weakest month
March
vs average −55%
100 = annual average (₹834/quintal) · averaged over 25 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 100.1 | ₹835 |
| February | 46.3 | ₹386 |
| MarchLowest | 44.9 | ₹375 |
| April | 83.9 | ₹700 |
| May | 60.5 | ₹505 |
| June | 77.7 | ₹648 |
| July | 109.2 | ₹911 |
| August | 94.6 | ₹789 |
| September | 107.3 | ₹895 |
| October | 83.5 | ₹697 |
| November★ Best | 261.8 | ₹2,184 |
| December | 130.2 | ₹1,086 |
Top 3 months to sell: November, December, July. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹33,000/quintal in November 2010.
