Moong (Green Gram) in Andhra Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Andhra Pradesh produced 58,044 tonnes of Moong (Green Gram) from 64,000 ha (average yield 907 kg/ha) - #10 among states and 2% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -33% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 1,06,979 | 86,210 | 806 |
| 2020-21 | 1,05,115 | 81,100 | 772 |
| 2021-22 | 1,13,792 | 96,072 | 844 |
| 2022-23 | 72,385 | 73,104 | 1,010 |
| 2023-24 | 59,310 | 57,738 | 973 |
| 2024-25 | 64,000 | 58,044 | 907 |
Top Moong (Green Gram)-Producing Districts in Andhra Pradesh (2024-25)
- Guntur: 13,127 tonnes (23%), yield 1,315 kg/ha
- Bapatla: 11,168 tonnes (19%), yield 1,346 kg/ha
- Eluru: 7,633 tonnes (13%), yield 1,413 kg/ha
- Srikakulam: 6,065 tonnes (10%), yield 607 kg/ha
- Krishna: 4,200 tonnes (7%), yield 1,310 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.
Moong (Green Gram) Cultivation in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh is the 3rd-largest producer of Moong (Green Gram) in India. Moong (Green Gram) (मूंग) here is a pulse 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 Andhra Pradesh's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Moong (Green Gram) MSP & Procurement in Andhra Pradesh
The Minimum Support Price for Moong (Green Gram) is ₹8,780/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Moong (Green Gram) at MSP in Andhra Pradesh during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹8,780. Today's market modal price of ₹8,271 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Moong (Green Gram) in Andhra Pradesh
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Guntur Regulated Market, Vijayawada APMC, Kurnool Mandi, Tirupati 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 Andhra Pradesh. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Andhra Pradesh Moong (Green Gram) Farmers
Andhra Pradesh Moong (Green Gram) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.