Marketed surplus refers to the portion of agricultural produce which is sold in the market by the farmers. It is distinct from the produce that farmers consume themselves.

When a substantial amount of agricultural produce is sold in the market, it makes a significant difference to the economy. During the green revolution period, a good proportion of rice and wheat was sold by farmers as marketed surplus. This led to a decline in the relative prices of food grains, benefiting low-income groups who spend a large percentage of their income on food. The marketed surplus also enabled the government to procure sufficient food grains to build stocks for times of food shortage.