Sesame (Til) in Andhra Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Andhra Pradesh produced 7,647 tonnes of Sesame (Til) from 27,000 ha (average yield 283 kg/ha) - #12 among states and 1% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -43% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 39,186 | 13,445 | 343 |
| 2020-21 | 35,908 | 8,704 | 242 |
| 2021-22 | 40,231 | 8,642 | 215 |
| 2022-23 | 32,621 | 8,234 | 252 |
| 2023-24 | 31,140 | 11,705 | 376 |
| 2024-25 | 27,000 | 7,647 | 283 |
Top Sesame (Til)-Producing Districts in Andhra Pradesh (2024-25)
- YSR Kadapa: 1,434 tonnes (19%), yield 318 kg/ha
- Srikakulam: 1,275 tonnes (17%), yield 335 kg/ha
- Vizianagaram: 974 tonnes (13%), yield 230 kg/ha
- Prakasam: 934 tonnes (12%), yield 215 kg/ha
- Parvathipuram Manyam: 716 tonnes (9%), yield 196 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.
Sesame (Til) Cultivation in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh is among the states that grow Sesame (Til). Sesame (Til) (तिल) here is a oilseed 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.
Sesame (Til) MSP & Procurement in Andhra Pradesh
The Minimum Support Price for Sesame (Til) is ₹10,346/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Sesame (Til) at MSP in Andhra Pradesh during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹10,346. Today's market modal price of ₹14,368 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Sesame (Til) 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 Sesame (Til) Farmers
Andhra Pradesh Sesame (Til) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.