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India’s horticulture production stands at 3677.2 lakh metric tonnes as of August for 2024-25
Sep-01-2025

India’s horticulture production increased to 3677.2 lakh metric tonnes as of August 2025, for 2024-25 (second advanced estimates) from 2807.0 lakh metric tonnes in 2013-14. This includes fruit production of 1145.1 lakh metric tonnes, vegetable production of 2196.7 lakh metric tonnes, and 335.4 lakh metric tonnes from other horticulture crops. 

In 2023-24, fruit production rose from 866 lakh metric tonnes in 2014-15 to 1129.7 lakh metric tonnes, reflecting an increase of about 30%. Vegetable production also grew from 1694.7 lakh metric tonnes to 2072 lakh metric tonnes during the same period, marking a rise of 22%. Productivity levels improved as well, with fruits increasing from 14.17 to 15.80 metric tonnes per hectare and vegetables from 17.76 to 18.40 metric tonnes per hectare.

The horticulture sector has witnessed notable progress over the years through targeted government schemes and initiatives that aim to tackle key challenges while unlocking the sector’s full potential. The focus remains on enhancing crop quality, increasing production and improving farmers’ access to markets.


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