Sugar production in India has reached 247.61 lakh tonnes as of March 31, 2025, for the ongoing 2024-25 sugar season (SS). According to the Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA), 95 mills are currently operational across the country, with production continuing in key sugar-producing states.
Uttar Pradesh has produced 87.50 lakh tonnes of sugar so far, with 48 mills still operational. Due to the improved yield of plant cane, cane availability has increased, and these mills are expected to remain operational until mid- to late April 2025. Additionally, sugar recovery has shown improvement in the second half of the season, resulting in better sugar output, according to ISMA.
In Maharashtra, out of 200 mills, only six remain operational, contributing 80.06 lakh tonnes to the total production to date.
With two mills still operating, Karnataka has recorded 39.55 lakh tonnes of sugar production.
“It is worth noting that some mills in South Karnataka are expected to restart operations during the special season from June/July to September 2025. Historically, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu collectively contribute around 4 lakh tonnes of sugar in the special season,” the sugar body said in a statement.
Following table gives state-wise detail of sugar production this year:
(Note: Above sugar production figures are after diversion of sugar into ethanol)
Currently, ISMA has revised its net sugar production estimates to 264 lakh tonnes after diverting 35 lakh tonnes of sugar for ethanol production.
