Cotton in Madhya Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Madhya Pradesh produced 15,35,188 tonnes of Cotton from 5,37,000 ha (average yield 2,859 kg/ha) - #6 among states and 5% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +83% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 6,50,305 | 8,38,905 | 1,290 |
| 2020-21 | 5,88,300 | 8,77,706 | 1,492 |
| 2021-22 | 5,60,346 | 46,97,841 | 8,384 |
| 2022-23 | 5,95,034 | 8,90,059 | 1,496 |
| 2023-24 | 6,30,000 | 18,01,059 | 2,859 |
| 2024-25 | 5,37,000 | 15,35,188 | 2,859 |
Top Cotton-Producing Districts in Madhya Pradesh (2024-25)
- Khargone: 4,76,009 tonnes (31%), yield 435 kg/ha
- Dhar: 2,83,839 tonnes (18%), yield 483 kg/ha
- Barwani: 2,78,945 tonnes (18%), yield 609 kg/ha
- Pandhurna: 1,39,822 tonnes (9%), yield 519 kg/ha
- Khandwa: 1,37,605 tonnes (9%), yield 534 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 Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh 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 Madhya Pradesh's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Cotton MSP & Procurement in Madhya Pradesh
The Minimum Support Price for Cotton is ₹8,267/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Cotton at MSP in Madhya Pradesh during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹8,267. Today's market modal price of ₹7,435 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Cotton in Madhya Pradesh
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Indore Krishi Upaj Mandi, Bhopal APMC, Ujjain Grain Market, Gwalior Mandi, Jabalpur 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 Madhya Pradesh. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Madhya Pradesh Cotton Farmers
Madhya Pradesh Cotton growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.