Welcome to Mandi Bhav India. On this page you will find detailed information on today's Sesame market prices in Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. Check the latest report on price trends across various markets of Paschim Medinipur.
| Commodity | Sesame |
| Average Price | ₹4,090 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹3,150 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹5,600 / quintal |
* This summary is taken from recent prices across markets in Paschim Medinipur district.
According to latest info, the average price of Sesame in Paschim Medinipur district is ₹4,090 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹3,150 /quintal and the maximum price peaked at ₹5,600 /quintal. Live prices of Sesame from established markets of Paschim Medinipur are listed below.
This data was last updated on 16 November 2020.
7-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
Based on 7 years of data, Sesame prices in Paschim Medinipur typically peak in November (about 17% above the annual average) and bottom out in April (roughly 19% below). Historically, selling around November has fetched better rates.
Record monthly average (high)
₹8,406/quintal
March 2019
Highest single-day price
₹8,700/quintal
November 2018 · Ghatal
Record monthly average (low)
₹2,550/quintal
June 2012
Historical data for Paschim Medinipur (since 2012) shows Sesame peaked in March 2019 at a monthly average of ₹8,406/quintal. At the other extreme, June 2012 saw prices fall to an average of ₹2,550/quintal.
Same-month comparison across years (monthly average, ₹/quintal)
| Year | Avg Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| August 2019 | ₹6,718 | ▲ 17.7% |
| August 2018 | ₹5,710 | ▲ 65.0% |
| August 2017 | ₹3,461 | ▼ 2.7% |
| August 2016 | ₹3,558 | ▲ 10.3% |
| August 2015 | ₹3,225 | — |
| August 2012 | ₹3,938 | — |