Jute in Bihar: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Bihar produced 7,63,169 tonnes of Jute from 53,327 ha (average yield 14,311 kg/ha) - #2 among states and 9% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +50% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 48,390 | 5,09,650 | 10,532 |
| 2020-21 | 42,479 | 6,18,283 | 14,555 |
| 2021-22 | 51,078 | 7,13,283 | 13,965 |
| 2022-23 | 48,184 | 6,29,611 | 13,067 |
| 2023-24 | 52,997 | 7,85,239 | 14,817 |
| 2024-25 | 53,327 | 7,63,169 | 14,311 |
Top Jute-Producing Districts in Bihar (2024-25)
- Katihar: 1,95,912 tonnes (26%), yield 2,722 kg/ha
- Kishanganj: 1,88,012 tonnes (25%), yield 2,408 kg/ha
- Araria: 1,37,785 tonnes (18%), yield 2,504 kg/ha
- Purnia: 87,442 tonnes (11%), yield 2,584 kg/ha
- Supaul: 87,098 tonnes (11%), yield 3,116 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.
Jute Cultivation in Bihar
Bihar is the 2nd-largest producer of Jute in India. Jute (जूट) here is a cash crop crop with a Kharif (Sow: Mar-Apr, Harvest: Jul-Sep) season (Kharif (Sow: Mar-Apr, Harvest: Jul-Sep)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Bihar's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Jute MSP & Procurement in Bihar
The Minimum Support Price for Jute is ₹5,925/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Jute at MSP in Bihar during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹5,925. Today's market modal price of ₹11,900 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Jute in Bihar
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Patna Gandhi Maidan Market, Muzaffarpur APMC, Gaya Mandi, Bhagalpur 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 Bihar. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Bihar Jute Farmers
Bihar Jute growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.