Sugar Production

Sugar production estimates have been repeatedly revised downward since the season began, creating challenges for government policies which were formulated based on an initial projection of 33.3 million tonnes, the industry body said in a statement.

India, Thailand sugar crops looking better than expected, says Wilmar

"Thailand tail crop is much better than expected," said Karim Salamon, head of sugar analysis at Wilmar, in comments sent to Reuters.

Sugar production likely to be on a downslide in 2023-24: Industry

The downslide in sugar production is expected on account of less rainfall this monsoon which has led to lesser sugarcane plantations.

Gross sugar output may fall 10% to 330.5 lakh tonnes in 2023-24 marketing year ending September: ISMA

Indian Sugar Mills' Association (ISMA) on Wednesday released its second advance estimates of sugar production for the 2023-24 marketing year (October-September).

Sugar prices to drop by at least 5% over govt's curb on ethanol production, says Balrampur Chini MD

A potential loss that sugar makers may face would depend on the quantum of reduction in the sugar prices, Vivek Saraogi suggested

India braces for 8% sugar output dip as cane crop suffers- trade body

In the last season that ended on Sept. 30, India allowed mills to export only 6.2 million metric tons of sugar, after permitting them to sell a record 11.1 million tonnes in 2021/22.

Govt awaits first advanced crop estimates to decide on sugar allocation for exports

An erratic monsoon and deficient rain in key cane growing states have put any export plans on hold till the government has a clear idea about how the crop output is looking.

India likely to ban sugar exports in new season beginning October

The Centre is likely to ban export of sugar in the upcoming season, and Moneycontrol learns from officials that a notification to this effect can be expected in the first week of Novembe

Govt orders mandatory weekly disclosure of sugar stocks to check hoarding

The information will have to be updated every Monday on the portal of the Department of Food and Public Distribution. This mandatory weekly disclosure is a proactive step by the Union government to maintain a balanced and fair sugar market

Sugar prices jump 3% to 6-year high due to limited rainfall

Sugar prices could rise further in the coming months as stocks are falling, and the peak festive season is approaching.

Sugar in India’s key growing areas under threat from poor rain

Sugar crops in some of India’s major growing regions are in desperate need of rain as drier conditions threaten the production outlook, which may place more pressure on containing rising food costs.

NFCSF revises down sugar output estimate to 32.7 MT for 2022-23

The revised sugar production estimate is, however, down by 8.88 per cent from the actual production of 35.92 million tonnes in the 2021-22 marketing year (October-September).

Sugar production to fall 5% to 340 lakh tonnes in 2022-23; more diversion of cane juice to ethanol making

In a statement, Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) said sugar production in 2022-23 is estimated at around 340 lakh tonnes after diversion of 45 lakh tonnes of sweetener towards ethanol manufacturing.

Sugar output up 5% during Oct 1-Dec 15, 2022 period; mills contract for 45-50 lakh tonnes exports so far

India's total sugar production is expected to be the highest ever at 410 lakh tonnes (before diversion for ethanol) in the 2022-23 marketing year.

More sugar export could be allowed after assessing domestic production: Food Ministry

A food ministry notification issued on November 5 said export quota of 6 million tonne has been permitted from November 1 till May 31, 2023 with an option for millers to export on their own or through exporters or swap with domestic sale quota.

India's sugar exports to grow up to 10 million tonnes in SS22 on lower output in Brazil: Report

According to a report, sugar exports in the country are likely to climb to roughly 9-10 million tonnes in the sugar season 2022, which begins in October, following lower production in Brazil due to severe weather conditions.

Sugar sales hit due to COVID-19; cooperative mills seek more time to clear unsold quota: NFCSF

With slump in sugar demand, NFCSF urged the government to allocate lesser sugar quota for sale in the next month. For April, the government has fixed a record sugar sale quota of 22 lakh tonne.

Sugar output up 8% till January; Arrears to cane farmers touch Rs 20,000 cr: ISMA

The production, is however, estimated to decline to 307 lakh tonnes in 2018-19 marketing year (October-September) from record 325 lakh tonnes in the previous year, Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) said in a statement.

Sugar production rise 7% during October-December 2018 to 110.5 lakh tonnes

"As on December 31, 2018, 501 sugar mills were in operation in the country and have produced 110.52 lakh tonnes of sugar, as compared to 103.56 lakh tonnes produced by 505 sugar mills as on 31st December 2017," Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) said in a statement.

See no positive impact from just scrapping export duty: Balrampur Chini

The Indian sugar mills have requested Centre for exports backed by loss-mitigation and requested State government to participate in cane pricing, said to Vivek Saraogi, MD Balrampur Chini.

Don't see further write-downs; buyback a payout to shareholders: Balrampur Chini

The sugar industry has moved from shortage to surplus that means now the production is more than consumption but this needs to be handled, said Vivek Saraogi, MD, Balrampur Chini Mills.

Sugar output may dip by 19% to 20.3 mn tonne in SY2017: ICRA

Sugar production is likely to decline by 19 percent to 20.3 million tonne during sugar year (SY) 2017, due to poor rainfall during previous monsoon seasons in key producing states, ICRA today said in a report.

Sugar deficit increases to 18.54% in a fortnight: ISMA

Abinash Verma, Director General of ISMA, said that the yield in Maharashtra and Karnataka had dropped by more than 40 percent.

Sugar production down 19% in Oct-Feb period of 2016-17 mkt yr

Sugar production fell by 19 percent to 16.24 million tonnes during the first five months of the 2016-17 marketing year ending September on lower cane supply in drought-hit states like Maharashtra and Karnataka.

India likely to need higher sugar imports, says leading refiner

India's sugar production is likely to be lower than government estimates this season, raising the possibility of higher imports by the world's biggest consumer of the sweetener, the chief executive of leading Indian refiner Shree Renuka Sugars told Reuters.