Rice (Paddy) in Uttar Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Uttar Pradesh produced 2,03,78,428 tonnes of Rice (Paddy) from 72,36,537 ha (average yield 2,816 kg/ha) - #1 among states and 14% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +24% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 57,33,923 | 1,64,11,099 | 2,862 |
| 2020-21 | 57,80,424 | 1,65,84,937 | 2,869 |
| 2021-22 | 59,91,397 | 1,60,19,496 | 2,674 |
| 2022-23 | 59,94,784 | 1,60,40,525 | 2,676 |
| 2023-24 | 55,94,431 | 1,54,65,490 | 2,764 |
| 2024-25 | 72,36,537 | 2,03,78,428 | 2,816 |
Top Rice (Paddy)-Producing Districts in Uttar Pradesh (2024-25)
- Prayagraj: 6,14,608 tonnes (3%), yield 3,157 kg/ha
- Sitapur: 6,07,785 tonnes (3%), yield 2,964 kg/ha
- Barabanki: 5,96,533 tonnes (3%), yield 2,872 kg/ha
- Ghazipur: 5,35,415 tonnes (3%), yield 2,970 kg/ha
- Rae Bareli: 5,21,823 tonnes (3%), yield 2,933 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.
Rice (Paddy) Cultivation in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is the 2nd-largest producer of Rice (Paddy) in India. Rice (Paddy) (धान / चावल) here is a cereal crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) season (Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Uttar Pradesh's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Rice (Paddy) MSP & Procurement in Uttar Pradesh
The Minimum Support Price for Rice (Paddy) is ₹2,441/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Rice (Paddy) at MSP in Uttar Pradesh during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹2,441. Today's market modal price of ₹2,534 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Rice (Paddy) in Uttar Pradesh
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Agra Mandi Samiti, Kanpur APMC, Lucknow Mandi Samiti, Varanasi Mandi Parishad, Meerut 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 Uttar Pradesh. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Uttar Pradesh Rice (Paddy) Farmers
Uttar Pradesh Rice (Paddy) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.