About Groundnut
Groundnut (peanut) is India's leading oilseed export. It is crushed for groundnut oil, eaten as kernels and snacks, and exported as hand-picked kernels to Southeast Asia.
Where Groundnut Is Grown in Gujarat
The main groundnut districts of Gujarat are Rajkot, Junagadh, Amreli, Jamnagar, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Porbandar, Bhavnagar. Gujarat is India's leading producer of groundnut, cotton, castor, cumin and isabgol, and a big grower of wheat, bajra, potato, banana, mango, sesame and onion. Its market yards in Unjha, Gondal, Rajkot and Deesa are among India's busiest, and its ports handle much of India's agri exports.
Season in Gujarat
Kharif (main); rabi and summer crops in the south and Gujarat. Exact arrival dates in Gujarat depend on local sowing and the monsoon, so check current arrivals before planning purchases.
How Groundnut Is Sold in Gujarat
Farm produce is sold through regulated APMC market yards under the state's agricultural produce marketing law, run by the state agricultural marketing board, with many yards linked to eNAM. Gujarat's large market yards are known for organised auctions and modern facilities.
Key markets for Groundnut in Gujarat
- Gondal and RajkotGroundnut, cotton, chilliAboutExplore
- Jamnagar and JunagadhGroundnut, garlicAboutExplore
Other major markets in Gujarat
- UnjhaJeera, isabgol, fennelAboutExplore
- DeesaPotato, castorAboutExplore
- MahuvaOnion for dehydrationAboutExplore
Government Buying in Gujarat
MSP; NAFED buys when prices fall. In Gujarat, buying is organised through the agencies below, usually at procurement centres in or near the mandis during the harvest window. Farmers register in advance, and payment is made to their bank accounts.
- Gujarat State Agricultural Marketing BoardRegulated marketsAboutExplore
- Gujarat State Civil Supplies CorporationGrain procurementAboutExplore
- GUJCOMASOLState cooperative marketingAboutExplore
Quality and Price Notes
Export kernels are sold by count per ounce (for example 40/50, 50/60, 60/70 for bold types and 70/80, 80/90 for Java) and as HPS (hand-picked selected) or machine-sorted. Oil millers buy on oil content. Prices depend on the Gujarat crop, demand from Southeast Asian buyers, competition from Argentina, China and Africa, and edible oil prices.
Buyers, Processors and Exporters
These companies and bodies buy, process or export groundnut across India, including from Gujarat. Tap a name for details.
- AWL Agri Business LtdAhmedabad · Fortune edible oils (formerly Adani Wilmar)AboutExplore
- Patanjali Foods LtdRuchi Gold, Nutrela, Patanjali oils (formerly Ruchi Soya)AboutExplore
- Cargill India Pvt LtdGemini and Nature Fresh oilsAboutExplore
- Bunge India Pvt LtdDalda and other oilsAboutExplore
- Marico LtdSaffola edible oils, Parachute coconut oilAboutExplore
- Gokul Agro Resources LtdGandhidham, Gujarat · edible oils and oilseeds processingAboutExplore
- Emami Agrotech LtdKolkata · Emami Healthy & Tasty, mustard and other oilsAboutExplore
- Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA)Mumbai · edible oil and oilmeal industry body; publishes import and export dataAboutExplore
- Indian Oilseeds and Produce Export Promotion Council (IOPEPC)Export promotion for groundnut, sesame and other oilseedsAboutExplore
- National Mission on Edible Oils – OilseedsGovernment mission to raise oilseed output and cut importsAboutExplore
Research and Advice in Gujarat
New varieties, crop advice and seed for groundnut growers in Gujarat come from the state agricultural universities below and from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each district.
- Anand Agricultural UniversityAnandAboutExplore
- Junagadh Agricultural UniversityJunagadhAboutExplore
- Navsari Agricultural UniversityNavsariAboutExplore
- Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural UniversityBanaskanthaAboutExplore
Groundnut in Other States
Rajasthan · Tamil Nadu · Andhra Pradesh · Karnataka · Maharashtra
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