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Informist, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025

 

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--ISMA: See gross sugar output for 2025–26 sugar season at 34.4 mln tn
--CONTEXT: ISMA releases 1st advanced estimate for 2025–26 (Oct-Sept)
--ISMA: See net sugar output for 2025–26 (Oct-Sept) at 30.95 mln tn
--ISMA: See 2025–26 sugarcane area at 5.74 mln ha, up marginally from yr ago
--ISMA: See closing stock for 2025–26 (Oct-Sept) at 7.45 mln tn
--ISMA: See Maharashtra sugar output at 13.0 mln tn in 2025–26 (Oct-Sept)
--ISMA: See Karnataka sugar output at 6.35 mln tn in 2025–26 (Oct-Sept)
--ISMA: See Uttar Pradesh sugar output at 10.3 mln tn in 2025–26 (Oct-Sept)

 

MUMBAI – The Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association, in its first advanced estimate, has pegged the gross sugar output for 2025–26 (Oct-Sept) season at 34.4 million tonnes. Based on post-monsoon pan-India satellite imagery, the total sugarcane acreage in the country for the sugar year 2025–26 is estimated around 5.74 million hectares, marginally up from a year ago, the association said in a release on Tuesday.

 

The association has pegged the country's net sugar output at 30.95 million tonnes after diversion of 3.4 million tonnes for ethanol production. Net sugar production is the total quantity of sugar produced after a portion has been diverted for other uses, most commonly for making ethanol. The association has pegged closing stock for 2025–26 (Oct-Sept) at 7.45 million tonnes.

 

In Maharashtra, the sugarcane acreage has increased to 1.47 million hectares, up 6% from 1.38 million hectares a year ago. "The overall crop condition this year is notably better, supported by a higher proportion of plant cane and adequate water availability," the association said.

 

The association expects sugarcane yield and recovery to be higher than last year in Maharashtra. "Rainfall has been abundant, and reservoir levels are sufficient to meet crop requirements. Field observations indicate good to very good crop conditions across most regions," ISMA said.

 

In Karnataka, the sugarcane area has increased by about 6% to 680,000 hectares. Favourable rainfall and adequate reservoir levels in the state have enhanced crop conditions, leading to improved sugarcane yield and sugar recovery. Consequently, the association has pegged the state's gross sugar output at 6.35 million tonnes for 2025-26, up 16% from a year ago.

 

On the other hand, the acreage under sugarcane in Uttar Pradesh has declined by around 3% to 2.26 million hectares from 2.33 million hectares last year. However, the overall condition of the standing crop is significantly better than last year. Ongoing cane development initiatives at the mill level — including timely interventions and varietal replacement — are expected to minimise red rot and other disease incidences in the 2025–26 sugar year, the association said. As a result, both yield and recovery are likely to improve, with gross sugar production estimated at 10.3 million tonnes compared to 10.1 million tonnes last year.  End

 

Reported by Taniva Singha Roy

Edited by Ashish Shirke

 

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