New Delhi, February 17, 2025 — India’s sugar production is expected to decline to around 27 million metric tons (MMT) in the 2025 sugar season, a decrease from 31.8 MMT the previous year. This 14.7% drop is primarily due to unfavorable weather conditions, such as drought and excessive rainfall, which have negatively impacted sugarcane yields in major producing states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh.
The reduced output could affect India’s ability to meet its domestic sugar consumption, which exceeds 29 MMT annually. As a result, the country may struggle to fulfill its sugar export commitments, which could lead to higher global sugar prices.
