Tobacco in Karnataka: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Karnataka produced 36,972 tonnes of Tobacco from 78,999 ha (average yield 468 kg/ha) - #4 among states and 4% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -55% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 95,475 | 82,997 | 869 |
| 2020-21 | 71,006 | 58,883 | 829 |
| 2021-22 | 80,422 | 63,737 | 793 |
| 2022-23 | 76,219 | 56,714 | 744 |
| 2023-24 | 77,000 | 56,056 | 728 |
| 2024-25 | 78,999 | 36,972 | 468 |
Top Tobacco-Producing Districts in Karnataka (2024-25)
- Mysuru: 30,604 tonnes (83%), yield 442 kg/ha
- Hassan: 4,240 tonnes (11%), yield 615 kg/ha
- Belagavi: 1,862 tonnes (5%), yield 826 kg/ha
- Raichur: 149 tonnes (0%), yield 468 kg/ha
- Chamarajanagara: 68 tonnes (0%), yield 468 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 Karnataka
Karnataka is the 3rd-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 Karnataka's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Tobacco Price Trend in Karnataka
Tobacco has no MSP, so its Karnataka 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 Karnataka
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include APMC Yeshwanthpur, Hubli APMC, Mysuru APMC, Kolar Tomato Market, Belagavi 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 Karnataka. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Karnataka Tobacco Farmers
Karnataka Tobacco growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.