Sugarcane in Gujarat: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Gujarat produced 1,37,14,329 tonnes of Sugarcane from 1,88,770 ha (average yield 72,651 kg/ha) - #4 among states and 3% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +19% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 1,60,940 | 1,15,69,942 | 71,890 |
| 2020-21 | 2,19,264 | 1,67,70,503 | 76,485 |
| 2021-22 | 2,22,960 | 1,74,59,325 | 78,307 |
| 2022-23 | 1,81,068 | 1,34,61,256 | 74,344 |
| 2023-24 | 2,02,180 | 1,44,80,334 | 71,621 |
| 2024-25 | 1,88,770 | 1,37,14,329 | 72,651 |
Top Sugarcane-Producing Districts in Gujarat (2024-25)
- Surat: 60,81,574 tonnes (44%), yield 72,486 kg/ha
- Bharuch: 31,13,032 tonnes (23%), yield 68,693 kg/ha
- Tapi: 20,19,414 tonnes (15%), yield 77,425 kg/ha
- Navsari: 11,50,059 tonnes (8%), yield 69,810 kg/ha
- Gir Somnath: 5,14,392 tonnes (4%), yield 89,865 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 Gujarat
Gujarat 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 Gujarat's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Sugarcane MSP & Procurement in Gujarat
The Minimum Support Price for Sugarcane is ₹355/quintal (FRP 2025-26). Government agencies procure Sugarcane at MSP in Gujarat 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 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 Sugarcane Farmers
Gujarat Sugarcane growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.