Soybean in Maharashtra: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Maharashtra produced 73,69,834 tonnes of Soybean from 50,72,150 ha (average yield 1,453 kg/ha) - #1 among states and 49% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +53% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 41,23,911 | 48,25,628 | 1,170 |
| 2020-21 | 42,89,729 | 62,63,779 | 1,460 |
| 2021-22 | 45,95,025 | 55,00,352 | 1,197 |
| 2022-23 | 49,18,335 | 66,98,721 | 1,362 |
| 2023-24 | 51,14,770 | 52,57,984 | 1,028 |
| 2024-25 | 50,72,150 | 73,69,834 | 1,453 |
Top Soybean-Producing Districts in Maharashtra (2024-25)
- Buldhana: 10,15,195 tonnes (14%), yield 2,348 kg/ha
- Latur: 9,18,748 tonnes (12%), yield 1,876 kg/ha
- Beed: 6,58,690 tonnes (9%), yield 1,730 kg/ha
- Osmanabad: 6,40,785 tonnes (9%), yield 1,410 kg/ha
- Washim: 5,84,917 tonnes (8%), yield 1,994 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.
Soybean Cultivation in Maharashtra
Maharashtra is the 2nd-largest producer of Soybean in India. Soybean (सोयाबीन) here is a oilseed crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Nov) season (Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Nov)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Maharashtra's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Soybean MSP & Procurement in Maharashtra
The Minimum Support Price for Soybean is ₹5,708/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Soybean at MSP in Maharashtra during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹5,708. Today's market modal price of ₹7,063 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Soybean in Maharashtra
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Vashi APMC, Lasalgaon APMC, Pune APMC Market Yard, Nagpur APMC, Kolhapur APMC. 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 Maharashtra. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Maharashtra Soybean Farmers
Maharashtra Soybean growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.