Cotton in Punjab: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Punjab produced 4,14,209 tonnes of Cotton from 1,60,400 ha (average yield 2,582 kg/ha) - #9 among states and 1% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -66% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 2,48,000 | 12,06,400 | 4,865 |
| 2020-21 | 2,51,700 | 10,23,100 | 4,065 |
| 2021-22 | 2,50,300 | 6,45,400 | 2,579 |
| 2022-23 | 2,48,900 | 4,43,800 | 1,783 |
| 2023-24 | 2,13,800 | 6,28,824 | 2,941 |
| 2024-25 | 1,60,400 | 4,14,209 | 2,582 |
Top Cotton-Producing Districts in Punjab (2024-25)
- Fazilka: 1,98,174 tonnes (48%), yield 481 kg/ha
- Mansa: 89,327 tonnes (22%), yield 511 kg/ha
- Bathinda: 75,009 tonnes (18%), yield 310 kg/ha
- Sri Muktsar Sahib: 43,237 tonnes (10%), yield 437 kg/ha
- Sangrur: 3,614 tonnes (1%), yield 614 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 Punjab
Punjab is the 5th-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 Punjab's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Cotton MSP & Procurement in Punjab
The Minimum Support Price for Cotton is ₹8,267/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Cotton at MSP in Punjab 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 Punjab
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Amritsar Grain Market, Ludhiana APMC, Bathinda Mandi, Patiala Mandi, Moga 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 Punjab. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Punjab Cotton Farmers
Punjab Cotton growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.