Castor in Gujarat: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Gujarat produced 13,60,788 tonnes of Castor from 6,46,440 ha (average yield 2,105 kg/ha) - #1 among states and 76% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -5% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 7,36,591 | 14,32,107 | 1,944 |
| 2020-21 | 6,52,920 | 13,45,182 | 2,060 |
| 2021-22 | 6,50,268 | 14,01,605 | 2,155 |
| 2022-23 | 7,15,552 | 16,03,177 | 2,240 |
| 2023-24 | 7,24,770 | 15,95,219 | 2,201 |
| 2024-25 | 6,46,440 | 13,60,788 | 2,105 |
Top Castor-Producing Districts in Gujarat (2024-25)
- Kutch: 3,06,993 tonnes (23%), yield 1,887 kg/ha
- Banaskantha: 2,67,159 tonnes (20%), yield 2,580 kg/ha
- Mehsana: 2,26,152 tonnes (17%), yield 2,448 kg/ha
- Patan: 1,72,981 tonnes (13%), yield 2,018 kg/ha
- Surendranagar: 68,292 tonnes (5%), yield 1,616 kg/ha
Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt of India (final estimates), via UPAg. State figures are the sum of district estimates.
Castor Cultivation in Gujarat
Gujarat is the largest producer of Castor in India. Castor (अरंडी) here is a oilseed crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jul-Aug, Harvest: Jan-Feb) season (Kharif (Sow: Jul-Aug, Harvest: Jan-Feb)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Gujarat's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Castor Price Trend in Gujarat
Castor has no MSP, so its Gujarat price is fully market-driven by local supply and demand. Prices dip at peak harvest arrivals and recover in the off-season - track the daily rate and time your sale.
Where to Sell Castor in Gujarat
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Ahmedabad APMC, Surat APMC, Rajkot APMC, Unjha APMC, Mehsana Mandi. Compare rates across 2-3 mandis the same day, grade and clean your produce for 15-20% higher bids, and register on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Gujarat. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Gujarat Castor Farmers
Gujarat Castor growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.