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India to Export 750,000 Tons of Sugar Amid Declining Production

4/8/2026

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India plans to export 750,000–800,000 tons of sugar in the 2025/26 marketing year, per Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra.
Sugar production is projected at 32 million tons in 2025/26, down from estimates due to weak cane yields.
Consumption has declined due to a drop of 200,000 tons in March and an expected similar drop in April.
The government has no plans to restrict exports or cut import duties on edible oils.

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India plans to export 750,000–800,000 tons of sugar in the 2025/26 marketing year, per Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra.
Sugar production is projected at 32 million tons in 2025/26, down from estimates due to weak cane yields.
Consumption has declined due to a drop of 200,000 tons in March and an expected similar drop in April.
The government has no plans to restrict exports or cut import duties on edible oils.