Sugar Production in India Increased by 8% to 27.39 Million Tons in the 2025/2026 Marketing Year

This is reported by AgroReview

According to the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories of India (NFCSF), in the 2025/2026 marketing year, sugar production in the country increased by 8% to 27.39 million tons. In comparison, the previous season’s figure was 25.43 million tons. The main growth was driven by factories in the states of Maharashtra and Karnataka. For the entire 2024/2025 marketing year (October-September), a total of 26.2 million tons of sugar was produced.

Forecast for the End of the Season and Regional Dynamics

As the current sugar season in India will last until September 30, analysts predict the possibility of further production growth due to a second processing season in the states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka in August-September. Currently, there are 21 factories operating in the country, with the largest number—11—located in Tamil Nadu, 9 in Uttar Pradesh, and one in Haryana. The factories in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana are expected to cease operations by the end of the month.

Production Statistics in Key States

As of April 15, the leading sugar producer, Maharashtra, increased its output by 23% to 9.92 million tons compared to 8.06 million tons the previous year. In Karnataka, the third-largest producer, a 17% increase was recorded, reaching 4.71 million tons compared to 4.04 million tons last year.

“However, in Uttar Pradesh, the second-largest sugar producer, production this year decreased by 2% to 8.92 million tons, compared to 9.1 million tons.”

The average sugar yield across the country also increased: as of April 15, this figure was 9.55%, while last year it was at 9.37%. Out of 541 factories that operated during the season, 520 have already completed their activities, whereas in the same period last year, 499 factories had ceased operations.