India’s sugar exports for the 2025-26 season are projected to fall to around 7.5 to 8 lakh tonnes as weak global prices curb shipping demand. Government export quotas further limit overseas supply, while domestic consumption stays steady. With fewer exportable surpluses, the amount available for foreign markets is expected to remain subdued.
Sugar production has risen 7% year on year to 275.28 lakh tonnes as of April 30, according to ISMA. The surprise is that output increased even as the number of operational sugar mills fell sharply. Maharashtra and Karnataka led the stronger production performance, offering a clearer regional picture despite the mill decline.
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