Amaranthus Price in India Falls 1.9% to USD 441.84/tonne
Amaranthus in India slipped 1.9% over the week to USD 441.84/tonne, leaving the price down 17.2% for the quarter although still 33.9% higher year on year.
Amaranthus in India was quoted at USD 441.84/tonne as of 2026-09-01, a decline of 1.9% from USD 450.41/tonne on 2026-08-01. The month change is also -1.9% over the same period. Compared with USD 533.31/tonne on 2026-06-01, the price is down 17.2% for the quarter, yet it stands 33.9% above the USD 330.05/tonne recorded on 2025-09-01.
Over the past 52 weeks the commodity reached a high of USD 624.82/tonne on 2026-07-01 and a low of USD 312.62/tonne on 2025-10-01.
Price formation earlier in the period reflected supply pressure. According to MandiPulse, amaranthus prices in India surged 61.16% on 04 July 2026 due to low arrivals, weather-related disruptions and increased buyer activity. MandiPulse also reported that prices in local mandis increased by 25.76% on 06 August 2026, driven by tightening supply and aggressive procurement.
According to the Commodity Board, India's 2026 southwest monsoon recorded a 13-14% rainfall deficit by late August, creating a risk premium for prices amid kharif production uncertainty.