India's 2025/26 sugar crop is entering its final phase, with accumulated production exceeding that of the same period in the previous cycle, although with clear signs of operational slowdown. Data released by the Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) and analyzed in the new VIP Report from the DATAGRO Data shows that production reached 27.53 million tons by April 30, 2026, a volume 7.3% higher compared to the same period of the previous season. "The number of mills in operation has fallen significantly, with only 5 units still active, compared to 19 in the same period of the previous year, reinforcing that the harvest is nearing its end," points out DATAGRO. Part of the additional production may still come from the so-called "special harvest," with some mills in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu expected to operate between June and July. Historically, the consultancy indicates, this additional stage contributes about 0.5 million tons to the total volume produced, having a marginal impact on the aggregate balance. Therefore, India is expected to end the 2025/26 harvest with production below 29 million tons, a level close to the estimated domestic consumption. DATAGRO It projects a production of 28.3 million tons (white value), above the 26.1 million tons recorded in the 2024/25 crop. Read the full report at [link to report]. analysis section of the DATAGRO Portal.
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