Cotton in Andhra Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Andhra Pradesh produced 11,31,200 tonnes of Cotton from 4,04,000 ha (average yield 2,800 kg/ha) - #8 among states and 4% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +160% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 6,57,427 | 4,35,552 | 663 |
| 2020-21 | 6,06,409 | 15,99,531 | 2,638 |
| 2021-22 | 5,53,763 | 12,72,936 | 2,299 |
| 2022-23 | 7,03,934 | 15,46,694 | 2,197 |
| 2023-24 | 4,22,000 | 7,37,259 | 1,747 |
| 2024-25 | 4,04,000 | 11,31,200 | 2,800 |
Top Cotton-Producing Districts in Andhra Pradesh (2024-25)
- Kurnool: 5,17,155 tonnes (46%), yield 444 kg/ha
- Palnadu: 2,31,911 tonnes (21%), yield 598 kg/ha
- NTR: 1,10,505 tonnes (10%), yield 607 kg/ha
- Guntur: 1,03,300 tonnes (9%), yield 803 kg/ha
- Ananthapuramu: 39,318 tonnes (3%), yield 234 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.
Cotton Cultivation in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh is the 4th-largest producer of Cotton in India. Cotton (कपास) here is a cash crop crop with a Kharif (Sow: Apr-Jun, Pick: Oct-Jan) season (Kharif (Sow: Apr-Jun, Pick: Oct-Jan)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Andhra Pradesh's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Cotton MSP & Procurement in Andhra Pradesh
The Minimum Support Price for Cotton is ₹8,267/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Cotton at MSP in Andhra Pradesh during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹8,267. Today's market modal price of ₹9,159 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Cotton in Andhra Pradesh
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Guntur Regulated Market, Vijayawada APMC, Kurnool Mandi, Tirupati 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 Andhra Pradesh. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Andhra Pradesh Cotton Farmers
Andhra Pradesh Cotton growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.