Sunflower in Andhra Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Andhra Pradesh produced 2,890 tonnes of Sunflower from 3,000 ha (average yield 963 kg/ha) - #8 among states and 1% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -65% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 8,663 | 8,183 | 945 |
| 2020-21 | 12,320 | 8,558 | 695 |
| 2021-22 | 20,078 | 12,099 | 603 |
| 2022-23 | 20,927 | 17,591 | 841 |
| 2023-24 | 4,280 | 3,790 | 886 |
| 2024-25 | 3,000 | 2,890 | 963 |
Top Sunflower-Producing Districts in Andhra Pradesh (2024-25)
- Ananthapuramu: 1,281 tonnes (44%), yield 795 kg/ha
- Kurnool: 603 tonnes (21%), yield 1,161 kg/ha
- YSR Kadapa: 600 tonnes (21%), yield 1,162 kg/ha
- Sri Sathya Sai: 159 tonnes (6%), yield 1,221 kg/ha
- Annamayya: 89 tonnes (3%), yield 1,264 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.
Sunflower Cultivation in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh is the 2nd-largest producer of Sunflower in India. Sunflower (सूरजमुखी) here is a oilseed crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) season (Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov)). 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.
Sunflower MSP & Procurement in Andhra Pradesh
The Minimum Support Price for Sunflower is ₹8,343/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Sunflower at MSP in Andhra Pradesh during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹8,343. Today's market modal price of ₹7,264 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Sunflower 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 Sunflower Farmers
Andhra Pradesh Sunflower growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.