India’s Horticulture Production Rises to 369 Million Tonnes in 2024–25: Third Advance Estimates
27 November 2025, New Delhi: The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has released the Third Advance Estimates for the area and production of horticultural crops for 2024–25. The figures indicate steady expansion across key categories, driven by improved technologies, better seed availability, and wider market access.
According to the estimates, the total area under horticultural crops has increased from 29.086 million hectares in the previous year to 29.488 million hectares, marking an addition of 0.4 million hectares. Total horticulture production is projected to rise from 354.744 million tonnes to 369.055 million tonnes, an increase of 14.311 million tonnes.
The ministry noted that the rise in output reflects the work of farmers and agricultural scientists, along with ongoing government initiatives aimed at strengthening productivity in fruits, vegetables, spices, and medicinal crops.
Fruit production is expected to grow by 5.12%, reaching 118.76 million tonnes, with banana, mango, watermelon, jackfruit, mandarin, papaya, and guava contributing significantly. Vegetable production is estimated to increase by 4.09%to 215.684 million tonnes. Onion production is projected to rise sharply by 26.88%, from 24.267 million tonnes to 30.789 million tonnes, while potato production is expected to grow to 58.108 million tonnes, an increase of 1.85%.
The estimates also indicate that production of aromatic and medicinal plants may reach 0.781 million tonnes, up from 0.726 million tonnes last year. Total spice output is projected at 12.503 million tonnes, slightly higher than last year’s 12.484 million tonnes, with increases reported in garlic, ginger, and turmeric. Tomato production is expected to touch 19.468 million tonnes.
The ministry stated that wider adoption of modern horticultural technologies, higher-quality seed systems, and improved market linkages continue to support sectoral growth. These developments align with national efforts to strengthen agricultural output and farmer income under the goal of building a more self-reliant food system.
Horticulture Production in India 2024–25: Third Advance Estimates
| Category | 2023–24 Estimate | 2024–25 Third Advance Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Horticulture Area (mn ha) | 29.086 | 29.488 | +0.402 mn ha |
| Total Horticulture Production (mn tonnes) | 354.744 | 369.055 | +14.311 mn tonnes |
| Fruit Production (mn tonnes) | — | 118.76 | +5.12% (57.82 lakh tonnes) |
| Vegetable Production (mn tonnes) | — | 215.684 | +4.09% (84.76 lakh tonnes) |
| Onion (mn tonnes) | 24.267 | 30.789 | +26.88% |
| Potato (mn tonnes) | 57.045 (approx. based on % growth) | 58.108 | +1.85% |
| Tomato (mn tonnes) | — | 19.468 | — |
| Aromatic & Medicinal Plants (mn tonnes) | 0.726 | 0.781 | Increase |
| Total Spices (mn tonnes) | 12.484 | 12.503 | Slight Increase |
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