Tobacco in Uttar Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Uttar Pradesh produced 1,40,479 tonnes of Tobacco from 33,287 ha (average yield 4,220 kg/ha) - #3 among states and 14% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +43% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 35,046 | 98,107 | 2,799 |
| 2020-21 | 25,497 | 1,11,197 | 4,361 |
| 2021-22 | 27,757 | 1,21,965 | 4,394 |
| 2022-23 | 22,511 | 91,883 | 4,082 |
| 2023-24 | 28,000 | 1,28,240 | 4,580 |
| 2024-25 | 33,287 | 1,40,479 | 4,220 |
Top Tobacco-Producing Districts in Uttar Pradesh (2024-25)
- Etah: 50,459 tonnes (36%), yield 5,102 kg/ha
- Kasganj: 44,567 tonnes (32%), yield 5,317 kg/ha
- Farrukhabad: 19,661 tonnes (14%), yield 2,223 kg/ha
- Budaun: 10,170 tonnes (7%), yield 4,218 kg/ha
- Gonda: 5,677 tonnes (4%), yield 4,383 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 Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is the 4th-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 Uttar Pradesh's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Tobacco Price Trend in Uttar Pradesh
Tobacco has no MSP, so its Uttar 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 Uttar Pradesh
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Agra Mandi Samiti, Kanpur APMC, Lucknow Mandi Samiti, Varanasi Mandi Parishad, Meerut 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 Uttar Pradesh. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Uttar Pradesh Tobacco Farmers
Uttar Pradesh Tobacco growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.