Wheat in Gujarat: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Gujarat produced 38,67,172 tonnes of Wheat from 12,81,624 ha (average yield 3,017 kg/ha) - #7 among states and 3% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -15% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 13,93,487 | 45,53,681 | 3,268 |
| 2020-21 | 13,66,353 | 43,78,847 | 3,205 |
| 2021-22 | 12,53,834 | 40,18,532 | 3,205 |
| 2022-23 | 12,92,842 | 41,03,948 | 3,174 |
| 2023-24 | 12,46,410 | 37,73,157 | 3,027 |
| 2024-25 | 12,81,624 | 38,67,172 | 3,017 |
Top Wheat-Producing Districts in Gujarat (2024-25)
- Rajkot: 3,95,417 tonnes (10%), yield 3,858 kg/ha
- Junagadh: 3,74,094 tonnes (10%), yield 3,723 kg/ha
- Ahmedabad: 3,18,045 tonnes (8%), yield 2,254 kg/ha
- Sabarkantha: 2,31,540 tonnes (6%), yield 2,962 kg/ha
- Aravalli: 2,10,261 tonnes (5%), yield 2,652 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.
Wheat Cultivation in Gujarat
Gujarat is among the states that grow Wheat. Wheat (गेहूँ) here is a cereal crop with a Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Mar-Apr) season (Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Mar-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.
Wheat MSP & Procurement in Gujarat
The Minimum Support Price for Wheat is ₹2,585/quintal (Rabi 2026-27). Government agencies procure Wheat at MSP in Gujarat during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹2,585. Today's market modal price of ₹2,313 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Wheat 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 Wheat Farmers
Gujarat Wheat growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.