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Key Points

India has successfully exported 7.75 lakh tonnes of sugar during the 2024-25 marketing season. The top buyers were Djibouti, Somalia, and Sri Lanka, showing strong international demand for Indian sugar. The government had permitted a total export quota of 10 lakh tonnes for this period. With India being the world's second-largest sugar producer, these exports help maintain stable domestic prices while ensuring farmers receive timely payments.

Key Points: India Exports 7.75 Lakh Tonnes Sugar in 2024-25 Season

  • Djibouti imported 1.46 lakh tonnes making it the top destination for Indian sugar
  • White sugar dominated exports with 6.13 lakh tonnes shipped overseas
  • Government permitted 10 lakh tonnes total exports starting January 2025
  • Exports help support local sugar prices and ensure timely farmer payments
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India's sugar exports touch 7.75 lakh tonnes in 2024-25

India exported 7.75 lakh tonnes of sugar in 2024-25, with Djibouti and Somalia as top buyers. Government permitted 10 lakh tonnes total exports for the season.

"AISTA has requested the government to allow export of sugar in the 2025-26 sugar marketing year - All India Sugar Trade Association"

New Delhi, Oct 12

India has exported 7.75 lakh tonnes of sugar in the 2024-25 marketing season, which stretches from October 2024 to September 2025, according to a statement issued by the All India Sugar Trade Association (AISTA) on Sunday.

The top destinations for the country’s sugar exports were Djibouti with 1.46 lakh tonnes, followed by Somalia at 1.35 lakh tonnes, while Sri Lanka was at the third spot with 1.34 lakh tonnes. Afghanistan figured next with shipments of 75,533 tonnes.

Sugar exports for the 2024-25 marketing season in India were allowed by the government on January 20, 2025, with the total quantity permitted for export at 10 lakh tonnes.

According to the AISTA, of the total 7.75 lakh tonnes that were exported from February to September this year, white sugar exports were at 6.13 lakh tonnes, refined sugar comprised 1.04 lakh tonnes, and raw sugar constituted 33,338 tonnes.

About 21,000 tonnes of raw sugar were considered to be deemed exports as they were delivered at the SEZ.

"AISTA has requested the government to allow export of sugar in the 2025-26 sugar marketing year and announce the export quota by November 2025," the statement said.

The trade body has also requested the government to follow the same export quota policy for allocation and exchange among mills as followed in the 2024-25 sugar marketing year.

India is the world's second biggest sugar producer and is expected to have sufficient surplus stocks to allow exports in the season beginning October 1, a senior government official said recently.

Exports would help the Indian government support local sugar prices and ensure farmers receive timely payments of the guaranteed minimum price for their cane from sugar mills.

Department of Food and Public Distribution Joint Secretary Ashwini Srivastava said next season's output looked good, and that after meeting domestic consumption and the requirement for ethanol production, there would be sufficient stocks for export.

A record 4.8 billion litres of ethanol is likely to be produced in the new season from sugarcane-based feedstock, he said.

The country's sugar consumption in the new season is likely to rise to between 28.5 million and 29 million metric tons from the current year's 28 million, Srivastava said.

- IANS

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Rohit P
While exports are good, I'm concerned about domestic sugar prices. Last year we saw prices spike during festival season. Government should ensure adequate domestic supply first.
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Arjun K
Excellent news! 7.75 lakh tonnes exported and we still have surplus. The ethanol production numbers are impressive too - this is sustainable development in action. 👏
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Sarah B
Interesting to see Djibouti and Somalia as top destinations. Shows India's strategic trade partnerships in East Africa are growing. Good for our foreign exchange reserves too!
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Michael C
The balance between exports, domestic consumption, and ethanol production seems well managed. Hope the farmers are actually getting their MSP payments on time as mentioned.
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Kavya N
As someone from Maharashtra where sugarcane farming is major, this is welcome news. But government should also focus on water conservation in sugarcane cultivation. It's quite water-intensive.

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