Sesame (Til) in Gujarat: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Gujarat produced 1,41,931 tonnes of Sesame (Til) from 1,71,930 ha (average yield 826 kg/ha) - #3 among states and 17% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +32% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 1,65,680 | 1,07,548 | 649 |
| 2020-21 | 2,58,899 | 1,22,572 | 473 |
| 2021-22 | 2,08,630 | 1,33,885 | 642 |
| 2022-23 | 1,95,947 | 1,43,569 | 733 |
| 2023-24 | 1,73,250 | 1,43,947 | 831 |
| 2024-25 | 1,71,930 | 1,41,931 | 826 |
Top Sesame (Til)-Producing Districts in Gujarat (2024-25)
- Junagadh: 29,411 tonnes (21%), yield 1,087 kg/ha
- Surendranagar: 19,163 tonnes (14%), yield 781 kg/ha
- Morbi: 18,252 tonnes (13%), yield 1,028 kg/ha
- Kutch: 15,487 tonnes (11%), yield 456 kg/ha
- Gir Somnath: 10,439 tonnes (7%), yield 1,381 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 Gujarat
Gujarat is the 5th-largest producer of Sesame (Til) in India. 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 Gujarat's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Sesame (Til) MSP & Procurement in Gujarat
The Minimum Support Price for Sesame (Til) is ₹10,346/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Sesame (Til) at MSP in Gujarat 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 Gujarat
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Ahmedabad APMC, Surat APMC, Rajkot APMC, Unjha APMC, Mehsana 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 Gujarat. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Gujarat Sesame (Til) Farmers
Gujarat Sesame (Til) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.