Jute in West Bengal: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, West Bengal produced 68,72,722 tonnes of Jute from 4,19,637 ha (average yield 16,378 kg/ha) - #1 among states and 82% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -13% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 5,05,226 | 79,01,396 | 15,639 |
| 2020-21 | 5,06,164 | 74,51,673 | 14,722 |
| 2021-22 | 5,05,988 | 81,84,087 | 16,174 |
| 2022-23 | 5,03,717 | 75,75,998 | 15,040 |
| 2023-24 | 4,79,181 | 77,04,166 | 16,078 |
| 2024-25 | 4,19,637 | 68,72,722 | 16,378 |
Top Jute-Producing Districts in West Bengal (2024-25)
- Murshidabad: 17,87,122 tonnes (26%), yield 2,707 kg/ha
- Nadia: 13,69,762 tonnes (20%), yield 2,813 kg/ha
- North 24 Parganas: 10,75,439 tonnes (16%), yield 3,942 kg/ha
- Malda: 5,01,817 tonnes (7%), yield 3,397 kg/ha
- Uttar Dinajpur: 4,56,030 tonnes (7%), yield 2,848 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 West Bengal
West Bengal is the 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 West Bengal's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Jute MSP & Procurement in West Bengal
The Minimum Support Price for Jute is ₹5,925/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Jute at MSP in West Bengal during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹5,925. Today's market modal price of ₹11,300 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Jute in West Bengal
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Koley Market, Siliguri Regulated Market, Bardhaman 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 West Bengal. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for West Bengal Jute Farmers
West Bengal Jute growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.