Groundnut in Tamil Nadu: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Tamil Nadu produced 6,10,732 tonnes of Groundnut from 2,66,282 ha (average yield 2,294 kg/ha) - #4 among states and 5% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -40% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 3,43,859 | 10,19,385 | 2,965 |
| 2020-21 | 4,06,503 | 10,15,549 | 2,498 |
| 2021-22 | 3,70,347 | 10,39,960 | 2,808 |
| 2022-23 | 3,48,486 | 9,05,469 | 2,598 |
| 2023-24 | 2,80,217 | 7,16,705 | 2,558 |
| 2024-25 | 2,66,282 | 6,10,732 | 2,294 |
Top Groundnut-Producing Districts in Tamil Nadu (2024-25)
- Tiruvannamalai: 83,837 tonnes (14%), yield 1,955 kg/ha
- Namakkal: 58,322 tonnes (10%), yield 2,111 kg/ha
- Villupuram: 47,664 tonnes (8%), yield 2,591 kg/ha
- Salem: 38,085 tonnes (6%), yield 2,102 kg/ha
- Ariyalur: 33,863 tonnes (6%), yield 3,507 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 Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is the 4th-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 Tamil Nadu's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Groundnut MSP & Procurement in Tamil Nadu
The Minimum Support Price for Groundnut is ₹7,517/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Groundnut at MSP in Tamil Nadu during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹7,517. Today's market modal price of ₹7,451 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Groundnut in Tamil Nadu
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Koyambedu CMDA Market, Coimbatore APMC, Erode Turmeric Market, Madurai Mandi, Salem 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 Tamil Nadu. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Tamil Nadu Groundnut Farmers
Tamil Nadu Groundnut growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.