Cotton price in Uttar Pradesh today
Daily mandi rates for Cotton across APMC markets in Uttar Pradesh, with min, max and modal prices per quintal. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Quick answer
In Uttar Pradesh, the modal price of Cotton is about ₹7,177 per quintal (about ₹72/kg) as of 21 Oct 2026 (range ₹450–₹15,900) across 13 markets. That is about 58% above the national modal price of ₹4,548.
Modal₹7,177per quintal
Min₹450lowest
Max₹15,900highest
Markets13in Uttar Pradesh
Cotton price by market in Uttar Pradesh
| Market | District | Modal | Min | Max | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achnera APMC | Agra | ₹7,804 | ₹5,500 | ₹9,200 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Agra | Agra | ₹7,132 | ₹5,840 | ₹8,770 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Haathras | Hathras | ₹4,222 | ₹2,150 | ₹5,700 | 28 Nov 2015 |
| Haathras APMC | Hathras | ₹8,124 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,080 | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Jalaun APMC | Jalaun (Orai) | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Kanpur | Kanpur | ₹6,583 | ₹5,550 | ₹8,060 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Khair APMC | Aligarh | ₹9,107 | ₹5,600 | ₹15,000 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Lucknow APMC | Lucknow | ₹13,876 | ₹13,876 | ₹13,876 | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Mathura APMC | Mathura | ₹7,444 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,990 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Muzzafarnagar | Muzaffarnagar | ₹2,250 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,300 | 24 Jun 2009 |
| Muzzafarnagar APMC | Muzaffarnagar | ₹11,534 | ₹4,005 | ₹13,407 | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Saharanpur APMC | Saharanpur | ₹14,463 | ₹11,000 | ₹15,900 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Varanasi | Varanasi | ₹5,800 | ₹5,190 | ₹6,870 | 14 Jul 2026 |
Why Cotton prices vary across Uttar Pradesh
Picked Oct–Feb. Local arrivals, transport distance from producing belts (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Telangana and Rajasthan) and variety mix all move the rate between mandis, which is why the range above spans ₹450 to ₹15,900.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cotton price in Uttar Pradesh today?
The modal price of Cotton in Uttar Pradesh is around ₹7,177 per quintal as of 21 Oct 2026 (range ₹450–₹15,900).
How many markets report Cotton in Uttar Pradesh?
13 APMC markets across Uttar Pradesh currently report Cotton prices in this dataset.
Is Cotton cheaper in Uttar Pradesh than the national average?
The Uttar Pradesh modal price (₹7,177) is above the all-India modal price of ₹4,548 per quintal.