Mustard (Rapeseed) in West Bengal: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, West Bengal produced 7,96,029 tonnes of Mustard (Rapeseed) from 6,36,823 ha (average yield 1,250 kg/ha) - #4 among states and 7% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +12% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 6,10,402 | 7,12,371 | 1,167 |
| 2020-21 | 5,92,758 | 7,40,733 | 1,250 |
| 2021-22 | 6,10,340 | 7,43,530 | 1,218 |
| 2022-23 | 6,56,768 | 8,16,597 | 1,243 |
| 2023-24 | 6,32,896 | 7,87,323 | 1,244 |
| 2024-25 | 6,36,823 | 7,96,029 | 1,250 |
Top Mustard (Rapeseed)-Producing Districts in West Bengal (2024-25)
- Murshidabad: 1,54,955 tonnes (19%), yield 1,202 kg/ha
- Dakshin Dinajpur: 1,14,080 tonnes (14%), yield 1,553 kg/ha
- Nadia: 1,01,279 tonnes (13%), yield 1,174 kg/ha
- Malda: 76,167 tonnes (10%), yield 1,616 kg/ha
- Uttar Dinajpur: 67,937 tonnes (9%), yield 1,263 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.
Mustard (Rapeseed) Cultivation in West Bengal
West Bengal is the 5th-largest producer of Mustard (Rapeseed) in India. Mustard (Rapeseed) (सरसों / राई) here is a oilseed crop with a Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar) season (Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar)). 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.
Mustard (Rapeseed) MSP & Procurement in West Bengal
The Minimum Support Price for Mustard (Rapeseed) is ₹6,200/quintal (Rabi 2026-27). Government agencies procure Mustard (Rapeseed) at MSP in West Bengal during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹6,200. Today's market modal price of ₹6,400 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Mustard (Rapeseed) 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 Mustard (Rapeseed) Farmers
West Bengal Mustard (Rapeseed) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.