Sugarcane in Andhra Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Andhra Pradesh produced 19,85,324 tonnes of Sugarcane from 22,000 ha (average yield 90,242 kg/ha) - #11 among states and 0% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -70% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 85,911 | 67,14,729 | 78,159 |
| 2020-21 | 54,946 | 41,34,596 | 75,248 |
| 2021-22 | 46,502 | 36,06,787 | 77,562 |
| 2022-23 | 40,401 | 30,78,865 | 76,208 |
| 2023-24 | 27,490 | 22,13,852 | 80,533 |
| 2024-25 | 22,000 | 19,85,324 | 90,242 |
Top Sugarcane-Producing Districts in Andhra Pradesh (2024-25)
- Chittoor: 5,81,432 tonnes (29%), yield 98,372 kg/ha
- Anakapalli: 4,20,190 tonnes (21%), yield 71,346 kg/ha
- Vizianagaram: 2,73,182 tonnes (14%), yield 90,653 kg/ha
- Krishna: 2,35,082 tonnes (12%), yield 1,20,279 kg/ha
- Tirupati: 1,20,335 tonnes (6%), yield 98,663 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.
Sugarcane Cultivation in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh is among the states that grow Sugarcane. Sugarcane (गन्ना) here is a cash crop crop with a Plant: Feb-Mar (spring) or Oct-Nov (autumn), Harvest: 10-12 months season (Plant: Feb-Mar (spring) or Oct-Nov (autumn), Harvest: 10-12 months). 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.
Sugarcane MSP & Procurement in Andhra Pradesh
The Minimum Support Price for Sugarcane is ₹355/quintal (FRP 2025-26). Government agencies procure Sugarcane at MSP in Andhra Pradesh during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹355. Today's market modal price of ₹350 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Sugarcane 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 Sugarcane Farmers
Andhra Pradesh Sugarcane growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.