Guar Seed (Cluster Bean Seed) in Punjab: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Punjab produced 6,358 tonnes of Guar Seed (Cluster Bean Seed) from 8,500 ha (average yield 748 kg/ha) - #3 among states and 0% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -54% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 16,300 | 13,800 | 847 |
| 2020-21 | 7,900 | 6,200 | 785 |
| 2021-22 | 27,700 | 28,800 | 1,040 |
| 2022-23 | 8,900 | 7,000 | 787 |
| 2023-24 | 8,900 | 7,058 | 793 |
| 2024-25 | 8,500 | 6,358 | 748 |
Top Guar Seed (Cluster Bean Seed)-Producing Districts in Punjab (2024-25)
- Fazilka: 3,570 tonnes (56%), yield 850 kg/ha
- Mansa: 1,265 tonnes (20%), yield 1,150 kg/ha
- Bathinda: 1,238 tonnes (19%), yield 427 kg/ha
- Sri Muktsar Sahib: 285 tonnes (4%), yield 950 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.
Guar Seed (Cluster Bean Seed) Cultivation in Punjab
Punjab is the 4th-largest producer of Guar Seed (Cluster Bean Seed) in India. Guar Seed (Cluster Bean Seed) (ग्वार दाना) here is a cash crop crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) season (Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct)). 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.
Guar Seed (Cluster Bean Seed) Price Trend in Punjab
Guar Seed (Cluster Bean Seed) has no MSP, so its Punjab price is fully market-driven by local supply and demand. Prices dip at peak harvest arrivals and recover in the off-season - track the daily rate and time your sale.
Where to Sell Guar Seed (Cluster Bean Seed) 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 Guar Seed (Cluster Bean Seed) Farmers
Punjab Guar Seed (Cluster Bean Seed) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.