Sugarcane in Tamil Nadu: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Tamil Nadu produced 1,33,36,103 tonnes of Sugarcane from 1,30,745 ha (average yield 1,02,001 kg/ha) - #5 among states and 3% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -6% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 1,31,183 | 1,41,16,620 | 1,07,610 |
| 2020-21 | 1,27,671 | 1,32,81,601 | 1,04,030 |
| 2021-22 | 1,47,916 | 1,61,58,569 | 1,09,242 |
| 2022-23 | 1,58,863 | 1,76,45,315 | 1,11,073 |
| 2023-24 | 1,51,591 | 1,59,17,101 | 1,05,000 |
| 2024-25 | 1,30,745 | 1,33,36,103 | 1,02,001 |
Top Sugarcane-Producing Districts in Tamil Nadu (2024-25)
- Kallakurichi: 24,82,034 tonnes (19%), yield 1,08,236 kg/ha
- Erode: 21,49,831 tonnes (16%), yield 1,13,247 kg/ha
- Namakkal: 14,33,557 tonnes (11%), yield 1,31,286 kg/ha
- Tiruvannamalai: 11,85,026 tonnes (9%), yield 1,01,221 kg/ha
- Cuddalore: 11,58,616 tonnes (9%), yield 95,208 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 Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is the 4th-largest producer of Sugarcane in India. 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 Tamil Nadu's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Sugarcane MSP & Procurement in Tamil Nadu
The Minimum Support Price for Sugarcane is ₹355/quintal (FRP 2025-26). Government agencies procure Sugarcane at MSP in Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Koyambedu CMDA Market, Coimbatore APMC, Erode Turmeric Market, Madurai Mandi, Salem 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 Tamil Nadu. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Tamil Nadu Sugarcane Farmers
Tamil Nadu Sugarcane growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.