Mustard production estimated to be 111 lakh tonnes
24-Mar-2025 11:17 AM
🌿 Mustard Production in India: 2024-25 Estimates
📍 Agra, March 23, 2025 – The latest mustard production estimates reveal a decline compared to last year, with industry experts and government figures presenting different assessments.
📊 Production Estimates (2024-25)
Govt. Estimate: 128.70 LT (↓ from 132.60 LT in 2023-24)
Industry Estimate: 111.30 LT (↓ from 115 LT in 2023-24)
🌾 Major Producing States (Industry Estimate)
| State | 2023-24 (LT) | 2024-25 (LT) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan | 53.00 | 51.00 | ↓ 2.00 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 13.00 | 15.00 | ↑ 2.00 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 13.00 | 13.50 | ↑ 0.50 |
| Haryana-Punjab | 12.00 | 12.50 | ↑ 0.50 |
| Gujarat | 5.00 | 4.80 | ↓ 0.20 |
| West Bengal | 6.00 | 6.00 | - |
| Other States | 19.00 | 8.50 | ↓ 10.50 |
| Total | 115.00 | 111.30 | ↓ 3.70 |
📉 Why is Production Declining?
Lower sowing area:
Total Sown Area: 89.30 lakh hectares
↓ Compared to last year
Adverse weather conditions caused crop damage in some regions.
📌 Key Takeaways
✅ Govt. & industry estimates differ, but both indicate a production decline.
✅ Sowing area reduction & weather impact contributed to the fall.
✅ Uttar Pradesh & MP show slight growth, but Rajasthan & other states decline.
📢 Market Impact: Lower production could support mustard prices in the coming months!