In 2024, Brazil faced severe weather challenges, including a rise in heat waves across multiple regions. Although the complete impact of fires on sugarcane production is still uncertain, officials believe that the overall damage will not […]
India may not be allowed to export sugar until at least October.
According to a government official who spoke on the condition of anonymity, India is unlikely to loosen its limits on sugar exports until at least October, and any consideration of the ban will come only after […]
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released Third Advance Estimates of Major Agricultural Crops for the year 2023-24.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released Third Advance Estimates of Major Agricultural Crops for the year 2023-24. From the last agricultural year, the summer season has been segregated from Rabi season and incorporated […]
As India strives for a 20% blending target, the supply of grain-based ethanol is expected to double
By 2025, India’s supply of grain-based ethanol is expected to more than double to 4.23 billion liters. Anoop Kanaujia of the National Sugar Institute stated that the amount of grain-derived ethanol available for fuel blending is […]
After a record sugar output, mills want the export ban to end.
Sugar mills are urging the central government to lift the ban on sugar exports and ease restrictions on ethanol production for the 2024-25 season. This measure aims to prevent a decline in sugar prices and ensure […]
Sugar Production Forecast for India (2024-2025):
The USDA predicts India’s centrifugal sugar production in the marketing year 2024-2025 to reach 34.5 million metric tons, equivalent to 33 million metric tons of crystal white sugar. Due to delayed rains in Maharashtra and Karnataka […]
AISTA raises sugar output estimate marginally to 32 MT for 2023-24 season
Due to an increase in production in Maharashtra and Karnataka, the sugar trade association AISTA revised the nation’s sugar production upward by 4,00,000 tons to 32 million tonne for the 2023–24 season (October–September). The availability of […]
ISMA requests that the government allow a million tonnes of sugar to be exported this season
With a healthy closing stock before the conclusion of the season, the Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) has asked the government to permit the export of 10 lakh tonnes of sugar during the current 2023–24 season. […]
Government fixes 25 LMT monthly sugar quota for domestic sale in April 2024
In an announcement on March 26, the food ministry allocated a monthly sugar quota of 25 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) for April 2024, which is 3 LMT higher than the quantity allocated in April 2023 (22 […]
Ministry releases Second Advance Estimates of Major Agricultural Crops for the year 2023-24
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released Second Advance Estimates of Major Agricultural Crops (Kharif & Rabi Season) for the year 2023-24. From the last agricultural year, the summer season has been segregated from […]
The nation blends 11.20% ethanol; updated contracts and allocations are the main focus
The country has effectively attained an ethanol blending rate of 11.20% as of February 4, 2024. The current Ethanol Supply Season began on November 1, 2023, and the revised allotment for ethanol deliveries from (Sugar) molasses-based […]
Indian sugar trade body estimates output 4% lower at 31.6 million tonnes
The All India Sugar Trade Association (AISTA) released its initial estimate, which predicts that India’s sugar production will likely decrease by 4% to 31.6 million tonnes (mt) for the October 2023–September 2024 season from 32.9 mt […]
India Chairs International Sugar Organization 2024
India has been appointed as the Chair of the International Sugar Organization (ISO) for the year 2024, as announced during the 63rd council meeting held in London. As the largest consumer and second-largest producer of sugar […]
Year-Round Availability: Center Considers Sugar Stock Declaration
To ensure continuous availability throughout the year, the center may implement a requirement for sugar stock declaration. The government is exploring a system to compel mills, stockists, and wholesalers to declare their sugar stocks, aiming to […]
ISMA projects 8% drop in 2023-24 sugar production at 337LT
The Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) released its preliminary projections for the 2023-24 sugar season (SS), forecasting sugar production at approximately 337 lakh tonnes (lt), a decline of around 8 per cent from the estimated 366 […]
Sugarcane Sowing Progress, Concern on Domestic Crop
As per recent release (as on 25th Aug 2023), the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare states that sugarcane sowing is up by 1% to 56.0 lakh hectares from 55.5 lakh hectares at the same corresponding […]
Sugarcane Sowing Progress, Concern on Domestic Crop
As per recent release (as on 18th Aug 2023), the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare states that sugarcane sowing is up by 1% to 56.0 lakh hectares from 55.3 lakh hectares at the same corresponding […]