Uttar Pradesh has produced 89.65 lakh tons, against last year’s production of 92.40 lakh tonnes. All factories in the state have closed their operations this season, whereas 10 mills were operational on the corresponding date last year.
Maharashtra and Karnataka have produced 99.2 lakh tonnes and 48.01 lakh tonnes, respectively, compared to 80.93 lakh tonnes and 40.40 lakh tonnes during the same period last year. All the factories in both states have closed their operations for the main season. However, a few mills in Karnataka will also operate in the special season from June/July 2026.
Additionally, some mills in Tamil Nadu will also continue their operations in the special season, according to the release. Historically, special season operations in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu together contribute around 5 lakh tons of sugar production.
The following table gives state-wise details of sugar production this year vis-à-vis last year:
(Note: Above sugar production figures are after diversion of sugar into ethanol)