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India Halts Sugar Exports Till Sept 30, Monsoon Weakens Supply

6/23/2026

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India Bans Sugar_exports

India has banned sugar exports until 30 September to protect domestic supply.
The Indian Sugar Mills Association delayed its 2024-25 production forecast to end-August because rainfall showed a 64 % deficit, signaling a weak monsoon.
Director Deepak Ballani said the season will end with 42–43 lakh tonnes inventory, flat consumption and roughly 8 lakh tonnes of exports.
Analyst Claudiu Covrig warned that no Indian exports in H2 2026-27 could create a 1.3 million-tonne trade deficit.

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India Bans Sugar_exports

India has banned sugar exports until 30 September to protect domestic supply.
The Indian Sugar Mills Association delayed its 2024-25 production forecast to end-August because rainfall showed a 64 % deficit, signaling a weak monsoon.
Director Deepak Ballani said the season will end with 42–43 lakh tonnes inventory, flat consumption and roughly 8 lakh tonnes of exports.
Analyst Claudiu Covrig warned that no Indian exports in H2 2026-27 could create a 1.3 million-tonne trade deficit.

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