Moong (Green Gram) in Maharashtra: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Maharashtra produced 1,65,822 tonnes of Moong (Green Gram) from 2,59,070 ha (average yield 640 kg/ha) - #5 among states and 4% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +10% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 3,86,788 | 1,50,720 | 390 |
| 2020-21 | 4,01,022 | 2,07,149 | 517 |
| 2021-22 | 4,39,938 | 2,11,471 | 481 |
| 2022-23 | 2,99,084 | 1,80,939 | 605 |
| 2023-24 | 1,99,850 | 75,948 | 380 |
| 2024-25 | 2,59,070 | 1,65,822 | 640 |
Top Moong (Green Gram)-Producing Districts in Maharashtra (2024-25)
- Ahmednagar: 39,076 tonnes (24%), yield 778 kg/ha
- Nashik: 16,374 tonnes (10%), yield 791 kg/ha
- Beed: 9,767 tonnes (6%), yield 800 kg/ha
- Nanded: 9,399 tonnes (6%), yield 618 kg/ha
- Jalna: 7,932 tonnes (5%), yield 531 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 Maharashtra
Maharashtra is the 2nd-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 Maharashtra's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Moong (Green Gram) MSP & Procurement in Maharashtra
The Minimum Support Price for Moong (Green Gram) is ₹8,780/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Moong (Green Gram) at MSP in Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Vashi APMC, Lasalgaon APMC, Pune APMC Market Yard, Nagpur APMC, Kolhapur APMC. 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 Maharashtra. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Maharashtra Moong (Green Gram) Farmers
Maharashtra Moong (Green Gram) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.