Cotton in Karnataka: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Karnataka produced 22,73,286 tonnes of Cotton from 6,77,998 ha (average yield 3,353 kg/ha) - #4 among states and 8% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -2% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 8,17,455 | 23,29,540 | 2,850 |
| 2020-21 | 8,20,023 | 23,16,783 | 2,825 |
| 2021-22 | 6,73,773 | 19,52,658 | 2,898 |
| 2022-23 | 9,49,506 | 30,38,755 | 3,200 |
| 2023-24 | 7,42,998 | 20,58,541 | 2,771 |
| 2024-25 | 6,77,998 | 22,73,286 | 3,353 |
Top Cotton-Producing Districts in Karnataka (2024-25)
- Yadgiri: 7,91,538 tonnes (35%), yield 759 kg/ha
- Raichur: 5,62,492 tonnes (25%), yield 546 kg/ha
- Kalaburagi: 2,64,659 tonnes (12%), yield 458 kg/ha
- Vijayapura: 2,30,163 tonnes (10%), yield 658 kg/ha
- Ballari: 78,180 tonnes (3%), yield 659 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 Karnataka
Karnataka 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 Karnataka's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Cotton MSP & Procurement in Karnataka
The Minimum Support Price for Cotton is ₹8,267/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Cotton at MSP in Karnataka during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹8,267. Today's market modal price of ₹8,300 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Cotton in Karnataka
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include APMC Yeshwanthpur, Hubli APMC, Mysuru APMC, Kolar Tomato Market, Belagavi 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 Karnataka. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Karnataka Cotton Farmers
Karnataka Cotton growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.