Sugarcane in Uttar Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Uttar Pradesh produced 19,23,95,668 tonnes of Sugarcane from 23,77,091 ha (average yield 80,937 kg/ha) - #1 among states and 45% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +21% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 19,70,500 | 15,89,11,229 | 80,645 |
| 2020-21 | 24,04,863 | 19,47,06,000 | 80,963 |
| 2021-22 | 24,32,303 | 19,91,73,000 | 81,887 |
| 2022-23 | 25,03,823 | 20,91,51,000 | 83,533 |
| 2023-24 | 23,22,154 | 18,70,82,381 | 80,564 |
| 2024-25 | 23,77,091 | 19,23,95,668 | 80,937 |
Top Sugarcane-Producing Districts in Uttar Pradesh (2024-25)
- Bijnor: 2,05,78,539 tonnes (11%), yield 86,457 kg/ha
- Sitapur: 1,68,16,470 tonnes (9%), yield 79,516 kg/ha
- Muzaffarnagar: 1,51,13,583 tonnes (8%), yield 92,134 kg/ha
- Meerut: 1,33,67,845 tonnes (7%), yield 90,056 kg/ha
- Saharanpur: 91,53,837 tonnes (5%), yield 84,121 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 Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is the 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 Uttar Pradesh's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Sugarcane MSP & Procurement in Uttar Pradesh
The Minimum Support Price for Sugarcane is ₹355/quintal (FRP 2025-26). Government agencies procure Sugarcane at MSP in Uttar 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 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 Sugarcane Farmers
Uttar Pradesh Sugarcane growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.