Castor in Rajasthan: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Rajasthan produced 3,91,431 tonnes of Castor from 2,55,004 ha (average yield 1,535 kg/ha) - #2 among states and 22% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +34% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 2,04,318 | 2,91,696 | 1,428 |
| 2020-21 | 1,78,800 | 2,82,738 | 1,581 |
| 2021-22 | 1,39,094 | 1,92,146 | 1,381 |
| 2022-23 | 2,30,722 | 3,46,853 | 1,503 |
| 2023-24 | 2,22,676 | 3,24,884 | 1,459 |
| 2024-25 | 2,55,004 | 3,91,431 | 1,535 |
Top Castor-Producing Districts in Rajasthan (2024-25)
- Jalore: 1,68,686 tonnes (43%), yield 1,664 kg/ha
- Sirohi: 1,00,116 tonnes (26%), yield 1,915 kg/ha
- Barmer: 60,818 tonnes (16%), yield 1,243 kg/ha
- Balotra: 15,285 tonnes (4%), yield 1,225 kg/ha
- Pali: 11,121 tonnes (3%), yield 942 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 Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the 2nd-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 Rajasthan's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Castor Price Trend in Rajasthan
Castor has no MSP, so its Rajasthan 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 Rajasthan
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Jaipur Krishi Upaj Mandi, Jodhpur APMC, Kota Grain Market, Bikaner Mandi, Sri Ganganagar 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 Rajasthan. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Rajasthan Castor Farmers
Rajasthan Castor growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.