Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton in Uttar-pradesh?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton in Uttar-pradesh is currently ₹6,487 per quintal (₹64.87/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Cotton available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Cotton is ₹500 per quintal in Ayodhya Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Cotton being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Cotton is recorded at ₹13,980 per quintal in Muzzafarnagar Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 17 Mandis in Uttar-pradesh today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Cotton prices?

Accepted Answer

Key factors include daily arrivals (supply), seasonal demand, rainfall conditions in Uttar-pradesh, and transportation costs. Festival seasons also typically see a rise in demand and prices.

Question 6

Is it a good time to buy Cotton?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹6,487, it might be a good time to buy. However, checking the 7-day trend in your local mandi is recommended before making bulk purchases.

Question 7

How differs the retail price from the Mandi rate?

Accepted Answer

The Mandi rate is the wholesale auction price. Retail prices in shops are usually 20-30% higher to cover sorting, cleaning, transport, and retailer margins.

Question 8

Which districts in Uttar-pradesh have the best Cotton rates?

Accepted Answer

Refer to the "District-wise Price Summary" table above to compare rates. Typically, districts with higher production volumes offer more competitive wholesale rates.

District	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
Ayodhya	1	₹500	₹500	₹500
Ghaziabad	1	₹1,020	₹1,085	₹1,050
Shahjahanpur	1	₹1,875	₹2,081	₹1,950
Bagpat	1	₹2,900	₹2,900	₹2,900
Bahraich	1	₹3,750	₹4,000	₹3,850
Agra	1	₹1,725	₹5,251	₹3,968
Aligarh	3	₹1,850	₹5,100	₹4,086
Shamli	2	₹3,800	₹4,625	₹4,225
Prayagraj	1	₹3,200	₹5,212	₹4,588
Mathura	1	₹5,500	₹7,168	₹6,178
Hathras	1	₹3,600	₹7,850	₹6,984
Banda	1	₹8,000	₹8,000	₹8,000
Saharanpur	1	₹8,150	₹8,150	₹8,150
Muzaffarnagar	1	₹5,500	₹13,980	₹10,274

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonOther	Muzzafarnagar	Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh	₹8620	₹12410	₹11156	2026-06-22
CottonOther	Muzzafarnagar	Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh	₹12417	₹12417	₹12417	2026-06-19
CottonOther	Muzzafarnagar	Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh	₹12260	₹12260	₹12260	2026-06-18
CottonOther	Muzzafarnagar	Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh	₹5500	₹5500	₹5500	2026-06-17
CottonOther	Muzzafarnagar	Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh	₹9405	₹9405	₹9405	2026-06-16
CottonOther	Muzzafarnagar	Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh	₹12008	₹12420	₹12217	2026-06-15
CottonOther	Muzzafarnagar	Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh	₹5500	₹12012	₹8685	2026-06-13
CottonOther	Saharanpur	Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh	₹8150	₹8150	₹8150	2026-06-12
CottonOther	Muzzafarnagar	Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh	₹9410	₹13980	₹11704	2026-06-11
CottonOther	Muzzafarnagar	Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh	₹5500	₹5500	₹5500	2026-06-09
CottonOther	Muzzafarnagar	Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh	₹12566	₹12566	₹12566	2026-06-08
CottonOther	Ayodhya	Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh	₹500	₹500	₹500	2026-06-08
CottonOther	Muzzafarnagar	Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh	₹12972	₹12972	₹12972	2026-06-03
CottonOther	Muzzafarnagar	Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh	₹5510	₹5510	₹5510	2026-06-02
CottonOther	Muzzafarnagar	Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh	₹13664	₹13664	₹13664	2026-05-26
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