Wheat in Punjab: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Punjab produced 1,77,51,739 tonnes of Wheat from 34,60,400 ha (average yield 5,130 kg/ha) - #3 among states and 15% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +2% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 34,71,000 | 1,73,93,000 | 5,011 |
| 2020-21 | 34,81,700 | 1,69,73,000 | 4,875 |
| 2021-22 | 34,76,400 | 1,46,85,000 | 4,224 |
| 2022-23 | 34,64,500 | 1,63,50,400 | 4,719 |
| 2023-24 | 34,63,600 | 1,75,15,769 | 5,057 |
| 2024-25 | 34,60,400 | 1,77,51,739 | 5,130 |
Top Wheat-Producing Districts in Punjab (2024-25)
- Bathinda: 13,65,838 tonnes (8%), yield 5,350 kg/ha
- Sangrur: 13,25,151 tonnes (7%), yield 5,519 kg/ha
- Ludhiana: 12,32,643 tonnes (7%), yield 5,132 kg/ha
- Sri Muktsar Sahib: 11,71,059 tonnes (7%), yield 5,379 kg/ha
- Patiala: 11,65,444 tonnes (7%), yield 5,038 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 Punjab
Punjab is the 2nd-largest producer of Wheat in India. 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 Punjab's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Wheat MSP & Procurement in Punjab
The Minimum Support Price for Wheat is ₹2,585/quintal (Rabi 2026-27). Government agencies procure Wheat at MSP in Punjab during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹2,585. Today's market modal price of ₹2,642 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Wheat in Punjab
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Amritsar Grain Market, Ludhiana APMC, Bathinda Mandi, Patiala Mandi, Moga 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 Punjab. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Punjab Wheat Farmers
Punjab Wheat growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.