Archive · 31 Jan 2026
India's Sugar Production Rises 18% by January
India made a lot more sugar this year.
By the end of January, they had 19.5 million tonnes, which is 18% more than last year.
More sugar factories are working now, and the biggest states like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka made a lot more sugar too.
Maharashtra made 42% more, Uttar Pradesh made 5% more, and Karnataka made 15% more.
The people who know about sugar think the whole year will have 30.95 million tonnes, which is also 18.6% more than last year.
India's sugar production increased by 18.35% to 19.50 million tonnes by January 31, 2026.
515 sugar mills are operational, slightly higher than 501 mills in the same period last year.
Maharashtra, the largest producer, saw a 42% increase in production to 7.87 million tonnes.
Uttar Pradesh, the second largest producer, saw a 5% increase in production to 5.51 million tonnes.
Karnataka, the third largest producer, saw a 15% increase in production compared to the previous season.
- Who
- Indian Sugar & Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA)
- What
- India's sugar production increased by 18.35% to 19.50 million tonnes by January 31, 2026
- When
- As of January 31, 2026 (2025-26 season)
- Where
- Across India, with significant increases in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka
- Why
- Due to higher output in key states and more operational sugar mills compared to the previous season
- Total Production (2025-26)
- 19.50 million tonnes (as of January 31)
- Total Production (2024-25)
- 16.47 million tonnes (same period)
- Operational Sugar Mills (2025-26)
- 515
- Operational Sugar Mills (2024-25)
- 501 (same period)
- Maharashtra Production (2025-26)
- 7.87 million tonnes (42% increase)
- Maharashtra Mills (2025-26)
- 206
- Maharashtra Mills (2024-25)
- 190 (same period)
- Uttar Pradesh Production (2025-26)
- 5.51 million tonnes (5% increase)
- Karnataka Production (2025-26)
- 15% increase compared to previous season
- Projected Net Production (2025-26)
- 30.95 million tonnes (18.6% increase)
- Projected Net Production (2024-25)
- 26.1 million tonnes (previous season)