India: Sugar Cane Market 2025

Sugar Cane Market Size in India

The Indian sugar cane market amounted to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sugar Cane Production in India

In value terms, sugar cane production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average sugar cane yield in India was estimated at X tons per ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average sugar cane yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the sugar cane harvested area in India reduced to X ha, with a decrease of X% on 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then declined in the following year.

Sugar Cane Exports

Exports from India

In 2022, exports of sugar cane from India surged to X tons, rising by X% on the previous year. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, sugar cane exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Nepal (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of sugar cane exports from India, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Nepal (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nepal ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sugar cane exports from India, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Nepal amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sugar cane export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sugar Cane Imports

Imports into India

In 2022, sugar cane imports into India was estimated at X kg, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sugar cane imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main supplier of sugar cane to India, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at X%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sugar cane to India.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sugar cane import price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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