India Reports Sugar Exports and Revised Production Estimates for 2025-26 Season

India exported approximately 3.15 lakh tonnes of sugar between October and February in the 2025-26 marketing year, with the UAE as the largest importer, according to the All India Sugar Trade Association (AISTA). Sugar exports are regulated through government quotas, with a total export allowance of 2 million tonnes for the year. Indian sugar production reached 26.18 million tonnes by mid-March, up 10.4% from last year, mainly due to increased output in Maharashtra and Karnataka, though the overall season estimate was revised down to 28.3 million tonnes due to adverse weather impacts.