Cotton in Maharashtra: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Maharashtra produced 73,72,858 tonnes of Cotton from 41,22,980 ha (average yield 1,788 kg/ha) - #1 among states and 26% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +11% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 44,91,331 | 66,39,185 | 1,478 |
| 2020-21 | 45,44,910 | 1,01,10,382 | 2,225 |
| 2021-22 | 44,09,930 | 77,90,914 | 1,767 |
| 2022-23 | 42,40,007 | 85,90,947 | 2,026 |
| 2023-24 | 42,34,470 | 80,45,493 | 1,900 |
| 2024-25 | 41,22,980 | 73,72,858 | 1,788 |
Top Cotton-Producing Districts in Maharashtra (2024-25)
- Yavatmal: 8,72,109 tonnes (12%), yield 290 kg/ha
- Jalgaon: 8,06,443 tonnes (11%), yield 271 kg/ha
- Amravati: 7,96,743 tonnes (11%), yield 571 kg/ha
- Wardha: 5,99,342 tonnes (8%), yield 462 kg/ha
- Chandrapur: 5,88,691 tonnes (8%), yield 538 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 Maharashtra
Maharashtra is the 2nd-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 Maharashtra's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Cotton MSP & Procurement in Maharashtra
The Minimum Support Price for Cotton is ₹8,267/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Cotton at MSP in Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Vashi APMC, Lasalgaon APMC, Pune APMC Market Yard, Nagpur APMC, Kolhapur APMC. 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 Maharashtra. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Maharashtra Cotton Farmers
Maharashtra Cotton growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.