Sugar Shipments Cross 2 Lakh Tonnes by February in 2025-26 Marketing Year
New Delhi, February 16: India has exported 201,547 tonnes of sugar through February in the ongoing 2025-26 marketing year, with the United Arab Emirates emerging as the leading destination, according to the All India Sugar Trade Association.Sugar exports this year continue under government-regulated quotas allocated proportionally among mills. The Centre has approved total exports of 2 million tonnes for the 2025-26 marketing year, which runs from October to September. This includes an additional 500,000 tonnes that was recently permitted.
White Sugar Dominates Export Mix
Out of the total shipments so far, white sugar accounted for 163,000 tonnes, while refined sugar made up 37,638 tonnes.The United Arab Emirates imported the highest volume at 47,006 tonnes. Afghanistan followed closely with 46,163 tonnes. Djibouti received 30,147 tonnes, while Bhutan imported 20,017 tonnes during the period.
Sugar Production Seen Rising 13 Percent in FY26
India’s sugar production is estimated to increase by 13 percent to 29.6 million tonnes in the 2025-26 marketing year ending September. This estimate excludes sugar diverted for ethanol production. The trade body shared this projection as part of its first estimate for the current marketing year.Industry Welcomes Additional Export Quota
The industry has welcomed the government’s decision to permit an additional 500,000 tonnes of exports on a pro-rata basis to willing mills.Unlike the initial 1.5 million tonne export quota, which could be traded between mills, the newly approved allocation cannot be exchanged. According to the association, this two-tier system is expected to streamline exports and reduce the need for mills to pay premiums for tradable quotas.
AISTA Chairman Praful Vithalani said the revised structure will facilitate exports by ensuring that genuine exporting mills do not have to pay premiums to mills that remain idle on tradable quotas.
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