Exploring India's Top 8 Fruit-Producing States

Zee Media Bureau
Jul 09, 2024

Andhra Pradesh:

Leading the list, Andhra Pradesh contributes about 19% in India's total fruit production, producing around 19 million metric tonnes. The state's major fruit crops include mango, banana, and papaya.

Maharashtra:

Maharashtra ranks second, contributing 12.47% to the total fruit production, which translates to approximately 12.4 million metric tonnes. Major fruits produced include grapes, mangoes, and bananas.

Uttar Pradesh:

This state comes in third, with 11.11% of the country's fruit production. The primary fruits grown are guava, mango, and aonla (Indian gooseberry).

Madhya Pradesh:

Contributing 8.94% to India's fruit production, Madhya Pradesh is mainly known for producing guava, mango, and banana.

Gujarat:

Gujarat produces 8.26% of the total fruit output, with major crops being mango, banana, and papaya.

Karnataka:

This state contributes 8.02% to the national fruit production. Key fruits include mango, banana, and sapota (chikoo).

Tamil Nadu:

Tamil Nadu accounts for 6.76% of the total fruit production. The main fruits cultivated are mango, banana, and jackfruit.

Bihar:

Bihar produces 4.99% of India's fruits, mainly focusing on mango, banana, litchi and guava.

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