In the field of horticulture, the production of vegetables plays a significant role in the development of agriculture and the country’s economy. It not only generates more income and employment opportunities but also contributes to equitable distribution when the marketing aspect is managed effectively. This study aimed to investigate the correlation and seasonal patterns of arrivals and prices of specific vegetables in the regulated sub market yard Baijnath of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, from the year 2010-11 to 2022-23. The findings revealed that cauliflower had the highest rate of increase in monthly arrivals, while ladyfinger had the highest increase in monthly prices. Interestingly, the prices of vegetables moved inversely as well as directly to their arrivals, indicating a negative and positive correlation depending upon the off-season production of various vegetables in the state. The study also found that cucumber had the highest average monthly variability in arrivals, while ladyfinger had the highest variability in prices. Furthermore, it was observed that most vegetables had higher arrivals during the peak season and lower arrivals during the lean season.

Highlights

• Vegetable prices and arrivals show seasonal and inverse correlations, especially during peak production.
• Lady finger had the highest price variability, while cucumber showed the most fluctuation in arrival