Cotton in Haryana: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Haryana produced 11,76,629 tonnes of Cotton from 3,98,460 ha (average yield 2,953 kg/ha) - #7 among states and 4% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -52% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 7,23,000 | 24,63,000 | 3,407 |
| 2020-21 | 7,19,860 | 1,825 | 3 |
| 2021-22 | 6,32,236 | 15,64,300 | 2,474 |
| 2022-23 | 5,74,610 | 9,99,820 | 1,740 |
| 2023-24 | 5,77,680 | 15,08,764 | 2,612 |
| 2024-25 | 3,98,460 | 11,76,629 | 2,953 |
Top Cotton-Producing Districts in Haryana (2024-25)
- Sirsa: 4,21,903 tonnes (36%), yield 524 kg/ha
- Hisar: 2,38,970 tonnes (20%), yield 462 kg/ha
- Bhiwani: 1,65,822 tonnes (14%), yield 526 kg/ha
- Fatehabad: 1,07,581 tonnes (9%), yield 568 kg/ha
- Charkhi Dadri: 54,176 tonnes (5%), yield 435 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 Haryana
Haryana is among the states that grow Cotton. 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 Haryana's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Cotton MSP & Procurement in Haryana
The Minimum Support Price for Cotton is ₹8,267/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Cotton at MSP in Haryana during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹8,267. Today's market modal price of ₹8,900 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Cotton in Haryana
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Sirsa Anaj Mandi, Karnal Mandi, Hisar Mandi, Kaithal 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 Haryana. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Haryana Cotton Farmers
Haryana Cotton growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.