Wheat in Uttar Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Uttar Pradesh produced 3,49,24,481 tonnes of Wheat from 94,16,377 ha (average yield 3,709 kg/ha) - #1 among states and 30% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -1% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 96,57,240 | 3,53,83,308 | 3,664 |
| 2020-21 | 96,56,417 | 3,66,76,761 | 3,798 |
| 2021-22 | 99,90,242 | 3,72,29,229 | 3,727 |
| 2022-23 | 99,99,545 | 3,72,72,422 | 3,727 |
| 2023-24 | 93,72,824 | 3,47,07,411 | 3,703 |
| 2024-25 | 94,16,377 | 3,49,24,481 | 3,709 |
Top Wheat-Producing Districts in Uttar Pradesh (2024-25)
- Hardoi: 11,36,983 tonnes (3%), yield 3,699 kg/ha
- Shahjahanpur: 10,06,378 tonnes (3%), yield 4,459 kg/ha
- Azamgarh: 8,19,831 tonnes (2%), yield 3,602 kg/ha
- Jaunpur: 7,92,444 tonnes (2%), yield 3,922 kg/ha
- Budaun: 7,72,685 tonnes (2%), yield 4,044 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 Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is the 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 Uttar Pradesh's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Wheat MSP & Procurement in Uttar Pradesh
The Minimum Support Price for Wheat is ₹2,585/quintal (Rabi 2026-27). Government agencies procure Wheat at MSP in Uttar Pradesh during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹2,585. Today's market modal price of ₹2,459 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Wheat 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 Wheat Farmers
Uttar Pradesh Wheat growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.