Tobacco in Gujarat: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Gujarat produced 4,68,969 tonnes of Tobacco from 2,04,790 ha (average yield 2,290 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 | 1,62,263 | 3,87,681 | 2,389 |
| 2020-21 | 1,70,448 | 3,96,191 | 2,324 |
| 2021-22 | 1,91,635 | 4,52,132 | 2,359 |
| 2022-23 | 1,92,847 | 4,47,145 | 2,319 |
| 2023-24 | 3,21,010 | 7,20,938 | 2,246 |
| 2024-25 | 2,04,790 | 4,68,969 | 2,290 |
Top Tobacco-Producing Districts in Gujarat (2024-25)
- Anand: 1,67,590 tonnes (36%), yield 2,201 kg/ha
- Kheda: 1,45,183 tonnes (31%), yield 2,168 kg/ha
- Mehsana: 58,768 tonnes (13%), yield 2,900 kg/ha
- Banaskantha: 21,428 tonnes (5%), yield 2,931 kg/ha
- Vadodara: 21,083 tonnes (4%), yield 1,728 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 Gujarat
Gujarat is the 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 Gujarat's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Tobacco Price Trend in Gujarat
Tobacco has no MSP, so its Gujarat 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 Gujarat
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Ahmedabad APMC, Surat APMC, Rajkot APMC, Unjha APMC, Mehsana 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 Gujarat. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Gujarat Tobacco Farmers
Gujarat Tobacco growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.