Sunflower in Maharashtra: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Maharashtra produced 8,231 tonnes of Sunflower from 13,780 ha (average yield 597 kg/ha) - #4 among states and 4% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -32% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 27,802 | 12,134 | 436 |
| 2020-21 | 26,034 | 12,178 | 468 |
| 2021-22 | 18,147 | 11,310 | 623 |
| 2022-23 | 23,350 | 14,464 | 619 |
| 2023-24 | 6,140 | 2,375 | 387 |
| 2024-25 | 13,780 | 8,231 | 597 |
Top Sunflower-Producing Districts in Maharashtra (2024-25)
- Solapur: 2,834 tonnes (34%), yield 424 kg/ha
- Jalgaon: 1,920 tonnes (23%), yield 1,511 kg/ha
- Aurangabad: 778 tonnes (9%), yield 600 kg/ha
- Sangli: 621 tonnes (8%), yield 555 kg/ha
- Hingoli: 542 tonnes (7%), yield 623 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 Maharashtra
Maharashtra is the 4th-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 Maharashtra's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Sunflower MSP & Procurement in Maharashtra
The Minimum Support Price for Sunflower is ₹8,343/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Sunflower at MSP in Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Vashi APMC, Lasalgaon APMC, Pune APMC Market Yard, Nagpur APMC, Kolhapur APMC. 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 Maharashtra. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Maharashtra Sunflower Farmers
Maharashtra Sunflower growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.