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Sugaronline South Asia Sugar & Ethanol Report – 17th October 2025

By Ritesh Kumar Singh

17th October 2025

Maharashtra remains India’s leading sugar export hub, but recent floods in Maharashtra and Karnataka may lower production and prompt government caution in export scheduling. Moreover, correction in global sugar prices may cap India’s sugar exports.

The state of Maharashtra has long been the leading contributor to India’s sugar exports, accounting for 60-65% of the country’s total annual outbound shipments. It also stands as the country’s second-largest sugar processor, with production expected to reach as high as 13.26 million tonnes in the 2025/26 crushing season. As a result, India is forecast

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