The world’s top producer, user, and second-largest exporter of sugar is now India. Over 5,000 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of sugarcane were produced in the nation during the sugar season of 2021–2022, of which 3,574 LMT were crushed by sugar mills to generate 394 LMT of sugar (sucrose). Out of this, 359 LMT of sugar was produced by sugar mills, while 35 LMT of sugar was diverted to the manufacturing of ethanol.
The season has proven to be a turning point for the Indian sugar industry, according to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. The season saw the creation of all records pertaining to sugarcane production, sugar production, sugar exports, cane procurement, cane dues paid, and ethanol production.
India is currently the world’s leading producer, consumer, and second-largest exporter of sugar. During the country’s sugar season in 2021–2022, over 5,000 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of sugarcane were produced, of which 3,574 LMT were crushed by sugar mills to create 394 LMT of sugar (sucrose). 35 LMT of this sugar was diverted to the production of ethanol, leaving 359 LMT for sugar mills to produce.
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs claims that this season has been a turning point for the Indian sugar sector. All records for sugarcane production, sugar production, sugar exports, cane procurement, cane dues paid, and ethanol production were set during the season.
