In 2024 India produced about 1,411 thousand tonnes of areca nuts from 949 thousand hectares, an average yield of 1,486 kg per hectare. That is up 127% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has risen 8% over the same period. The highest output on record was in 2022 (1,666 thousand tonnes).
Production
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India against the world
Among the 7 countries that each grow at least 1% of the world's areca nuts, India ranks 6 of 7 for yield in 2024, at 1,486 kg per hectare. The world average is 1,765 kg per hectare. Bangladesh leads at 8,978 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangladesh | 8,978 | 15.3% |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 3,768 | 3.0% |
| 3 | Myanmar | 3,091 | 11.3% |
| 4 | China, Taiwan Province of | 2,447 | 3.8% |
| 5 | Thailand | 1,686 | 1.6% |
| 6 | India | 1,486 | 60.5% |
| 7 | Indonesia | 458 | 3.2% |
How does your areca nuts yield compare?
Averages are national figures and depend on irrigation, variety and season. Your own field can be well above or below them.
Source: FAO, FAOSTAT crops and livestock products (CC BY 4.0). National totals for India, including FAO estimates; they can differ from Indian ministry releases.