Sesame (Til) in Uttar Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Uttar Pradesh produced 1,21,752 tonnes of Sesame (Til) from 4,18,435 ha (average yield 291 kg/ha) - #4 among states and 14% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +87% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 3,52,359 | 65,160 | 185 |
| 2020-21 | 3,13,460 | 97,169 | 310 |
| 2021-22 | 3,52,782 | 80,377 | 228 |
| 2022-23 | 3,56,010 | 82,227 | 231 |
| 2023-24 | 3,95,627 | 1,16,825 | 295 |
| 2024-25 | 4,18,435 | 1,21,752 | 291 |
Top Sesame (Til)-Producing Districts in Uttar Pradesh (2024-25)
- Hamirpur: 29,029 tonnes (24%), yield 373 kg/ha
- Jalaun: 22,391 tonnes (18%), yield 274 kg/ha
- Mahoba: 17,656 tonnes (15%), yield 354 kg/ha
- Banda: 11,474 tonnes (9%), yield 364 kg/ha
- Jhansi: 7,075 tonnes (6%), yield 161 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 Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is the 2nd-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 Uttar Pradesh's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Sesame (Til) MSP & Procurement in Uttar Pradesh
The Minimum Support Price for Sesame (Til) is ₹10,346/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Sesame (Til) at MSP in Uttar 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 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 Sesame (Til) Farmers
Uttar Pradesh Sesame (Til) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.