Tobacco in Andhra Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Andhra Pradesh produced 3,13,306 tonnes of Tobacco from 1,39,000 ha (average yield 2,254 kg/ha) - #2 among states and 30% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +70% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 84,838 | 1,84,650 | 2,177 |
| 2020-21 | 60,261 | 1,43,785 | 2,386 |
| 2021-22 | 57,151 | 1,32,673 | 2,321 |
| 2022-23 | 58,402 | 1,19,938 | 2,054 |
| 2023-24 | 84,000 | 2,00,172 | 2,383 |
| 2024-25 | 1,39,000 | 3,13,306 | 2,254 |
Top Tobacco-Producing Districts in Andhra Pradesh (2024-25)
- Prakasam: 86,025 tonnes (27%), yield 1,682 kg/ha
- Bapatla: 78,289 tonnes (25%), yield 3,010 kg/ha
- Kurnool: 32,207 tonnes (10%), yield 2,629 kg/ha
- Eluru: 24,587 tonnes (8%), yield 2,432 kg/ha
- Palnadu: 23,123 tonnes (7%), yield 2,813 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.
Tobacco Cultivation in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh is the 2nd-largest producer of Tobacco in India. Tobacco (तंबाकू) here is a cash crop crop with a Rabi (Sow: Sep-Oct, Transplant: Nov-Dec, Harvest: Feb-Apr) season (Rabi (Sow: Sep-Oct, Transplant: Nov-Dec, Harvest: Feb-Apr)). 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.
Tobacco Price Trend in Andhra Pradesh
Tobacco has no MSP, so its Andhra Pradesh price is fully market-driven by local supply and demand. Prices dip at peak harvest arrivals and recover in the off-season - track the daily rate and time your sale.
Where to Sell Tobacco 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 Tobacco Farmers
Andhra Pradesh Tobacco growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.