India Urged to Double Sugar Exports Amid Surplus from Lower Ethanol…

Sarah J · 2025-11-10T23:17:39.000Z

India may need to raise its sugar export allocation to 2 million metric tons for the 2025/26 season as reduced ethanol production leaves a domestic surplus. The Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) expects output to reach 30.95 million tons, up 18.5% year-on-year. The drop in sugar diverted for ethanol-only 28% of the allocated amount-has created excess supply. Industry groups are pressing the government to approve early exports before Brazil’s new season begins, which could depress global prices. While domestic sugar prices remain above global levels, mills expect parity by December, warning that unutilized ethanol capacity could lead to financial strain.

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