Groundnut in Gujarat: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Gujarat produced 52,20,993 tonnes of Groundnut from 19,64,840 ha (average yield 2,657 kg/ha) - #1 among states and 44% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +12% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 16,88,698 | 46,45,854 | 2,751 |
| 2020-21 | 21,62,876 | 41,35,380 | 1,912 |
| 2021-22 | 19,87,496 | 44,90,491 | 2,259 |
| 2022-23 | 17,62,957 | 45,31,313 | 2,570 |
| 2023-24 | 16,95,340 | 46,44,138 | 2,739 |
| 2024-25 | 19,64,840 | 52,20,993 | 2,657 |
Top Groundnut-Producing Districts in Gujarat (2024-25)
- Rajkot: 7,65,740 tonnes (15%), yield 2,833 kg/ha
- Junagadh: 7,05,990 tonnes (14%), yield 3,363 kg/ha
- Devbhoomi Dwarka: 5,51,159 tonnes (11%), yield 2,535 kg/ha
- Jamnagar: 5,50,844 tonnes (11%), yield 3,009 kg/ha
- Amreli: 5,49,082 tonnes (11%), yield 2,622 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 Gujarat
Gujarat is the 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 Gujarat's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Groundnut MSP & Procurement in Gujarat
The Minimum Support Price for Groundnut is ₹7,517/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Groundnut at MSP in Gujarat during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹7,517. Today's market modal price of ₹7,118 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Groundnut in Gujarat
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Ahmedabad APMC, Surat APMC, Rajkot APMC, Unjha APMC, Mehsana 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 Gujarat. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Gujarat Groundnut Farmers
Gujarat Groundnut growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.