Cotton in Gujarat: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Gujarat produced 71,56,803 tonnes of Cotton from 23,71,650 ha (average yield 3,018 kg/ha) - #2 among states and 25% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -17% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 26,54,636 | 86,24,334 | 3,249 |
| 2020-21 | 22,70,503 | 72,16,994 | 3,179 |
| 2021-22 | 22,45,842 | 73,881 | 33 |
| 2022-23 | 25,49,241 | 1,00,00,770 | 3,923 |
| 2023-24 | 26,83,320 | 90,56,994 | 3,375 |
| 2024-25 | 23,71,650 | 71,56,803 | 3,018 |
Top Cotton-Producing Districts in Gujarat (2024-25)
- Amreli: 8,87,872 tonnes (12%), yield 505 kg/ha
- Surendranagar: 8,15,509 tonnes (11%), yield 345 kg/ha
- Botad: 6,87,085 tonnes (10%), yield 717 kg/ha
- Rajkot: 6,80,022 tonnes (10%), yield 628 kg/ha
- Bhavnagar: 5,78,640 tonnes (8%), yield 429 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 Gujarat
Gujarat is the 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 Gujarat's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Cotton MSP & Procurement in Gujarat
The Minimum Support Price for Cotton is ₹8,267/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Cotton at MSP in Gujarat during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹8,267. Today's market modal price of ₹8,933 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Cotton 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 Cotton Farmers
Gujarat Cotton growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.