Groundnut in Andhra Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Andhra Pradesh produced 3,77,380 tonnes of Groundnut from 3,28,000 ha (average yield 1,151 kg/ha) - #7 among states and 3% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -56% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 6,61,264 | 8,49,645 | 1,285 |
| 2020-21 | 8,69,115 | 7,74,098 | 891 |
| 2021-22 | 8,24,713 | 5,15,651 | 625 |
| 2022-23 | 5,93,954 | 6,00,246 | 1,011 |
| 2023-24 | 3,11,450 | 3,23,352 | 1,038 |
| 2024-25 | 3,28,000 | 3,77,380 | 1,151 |
Top Groundnut-Producing Districts in Andhra Pradesh (2024-25)
- Ananthapuramu: 88,285 tonnes (23%), yield 732 kg/ha
- Kurnool: 71,062 tonnes (19%), yield 1,320 kg/ha
- Sri Sathya Sai: 62,453 tonnes (17%), yield 838 kg/ha
- Annamayya: 26,902 tonnes (7%), yield 1,281 kg/ha
- Nellore: 21,499 tonnes (6%), yield 4,113 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.
Groundnut Cultivation in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh is the 3rd-largest producer of Groundnut in India. Groundnut (मूँगफली) here is a oilseed crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) season (Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Andhra Pradesh's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Groundnut MSP & Procurement in Andhra Pradesh
The Minimum Support Price for Groundnut is ₹7,517/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Groundnut at MSP in Andhra Pradesh during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹7,517. Today's market modal price of ₹6,099 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Groundnut in Andhra Pradesh
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Guntur Regulated Market, Vijayawada APMC, Kurnool Mandi, Tirupati 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 Andhra Pradesh. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Andhra Pradesh Groundnut Farmers
Andhra Pradesh Groundnut growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.