Farming and Trade in Gujarat
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.
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.
Crops of Gujarat
Tap a crop for its Gujarat trade guide: districts, season, markets, government buying and buyers.
| Crop | Main districts in Gujarat |
|---|---|
| Wheat | Saurashtra (Rajkot, Junagadh, Amreli), Ahmedabad Bhal region, Mehsana |
| Maize | Panchmahal, Dahod, Sabarkantha, Aravalli |
| Bajra | Banaskantha, Kutch, Saurashtra districts, Kheda |
| Tur (Arhar) | Vadodara, Bharuch, Narmada, Panchmahal, Surat |
| Chana | Junagadh, Rajkot, Amreli, Ahmedabad, Porbandar |
| Moth | Kutch, Banaskantha |
| Groundnut | Rajkot, Junagadh, Amreli, Jamnagar, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Porbandar, Bhavnagar |
| Mustard | Banaskantha, Mehsana, Patan |
| Sesame | Amreli, Bhavnagar, Rajkot, Kutch |
| Castor | Banaskantha, Mehsana, Patan, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Kutch |
| Cottonseed | Rajkot, Amreli, Kadi (Mehsana), Surendranagar |
| Onion | Bhavnagar (Mahuva), Amreli, Rajkot, Junagadh |
| Potato | Banaskantha (Deesa), Sabarkantha, Mehsana, Kheda |
| Tomato | Anand, Vadodara, Sabarkantha, Kheda |
| Garlic | Jamnagar, Rajkot, Junagadh |
| Green Chilli | Anand, Kheda, Surat, Bhavnagar |
| Okra | Surat, Navsari, Anand, Vadodara, Bharuch |
| Brinjal | Anand, Vadodara, Kheda, Surat |
| Cabbage & Cauliflower | Anand, Vadodara, Kheda |
| Mango | Junagadh, Amreli, Gir Somnath, Valsad, Navsari |
| Banana | Bharuch, Surat, Navsari, Anand, Vadodara |
| Pomegranate | Kutch, Banaskantha, Bhavnagar |
| Papaya | Anand, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat |
| Guava | Bhavnagar, Ahmedabad, Vadodara |
| Marigold | Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Anand |
| Cotton | Rajkot, Amreli, Surendranagar, Bhavnagar, Botad, Morbi |
| Tobacco | Anand, Kheda, Vadodara |
| Dry Fruits | Kutch |
| Sapota (Chikoo) | Navsari, Valsad, Surat, Bhavnagar |
| Custard Apple (Sitaphal) | Bhavnagar, Amreli, Panchmahal |
| Lemon and Lime | Kheda, Anand, Bhavnagar, Mehsana |
| Amla | Panchmahal, Dahod, Bhavnagar |
| Ber | Kutch, Bhavnagar, Amreli |
| Guar (Cluster Bean) | Banaskantha, Kutch, Patan |
| Isabgol (Psyllium) | Banaskantha, Mehsana, Patan, Kutch |
| Medicinal Herbs (Ashwagandha and More) | Banaskantha, Kutch |
| Sugarcane and Jaggery | Surat, Navsari, Bharuch |
Major Markets
- UnjhaJeera, isabgol, fennelAboutExplore
- Gondal and RajkotGroundnut, cotton, chilliAboutExplore
- DeesaPotato, castorAboutExplore
- MahuvaOnion for dehydrationAboutExplore
- Jamnagar and JunagadhGroundnut, garlicAboutExplore
State Agencies and Boards
- Gujarat State Agricultural Marketing BoardRegulated marketsAboutExplore
- Gujarat State Civil Supplies CorporationGrain procurementAboutExplore
- GUJCOMASOLState cooperative marketingAboutExplore
Agricultural Universities and Research
Each district also has a Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) for farmer training and advice.
- Anand Agricultural UniversityAnandAboutExplore
- Junagadh Agricultural UniversityJunagadhAboutExplore
- Navsari Agricultural UniversityNavsariAboutExplore
- Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural UniversityBanaskanthaAboutExplore
Exports from Gujarat
Farm exports from Gujarat usually move through Mundra, Kandla, Pipavav, Hazira. Exporters register with APEDA or the relevant commodity board and follow residue and quality rules of the buying country.
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