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International prices high, sugar industry hopes for good export season after over 4 years


India’s sugar market is confident concerning a great run in the global markets in the upcoming 2021-22 period, as globe rates are favorable.

If the present rates of raw sugar remain to hold or value, India might wind up exporting 30-60 lakh tonnes of sugar in the following period, stated Abinash Verma, supervisor general of Indian Sugar Mills Organization (ISMA).

Talking To The Indian Express, Verma stated the here and now rate of 20 cents/pound for raw sugar converts right into ex-mill realisation of Rs 3,100 -3,150/ quintal for raw sugar.

The manufacturing expense of raw sugar is reduced and also the here and now rates suffice for millers to export their supply at an earnings. “This rate is specifically valuable for millers in north Karnataka and also Maharashtra, states which have a link to port cities. Rates require to go across the 21 cents/pound mark for north Indian mills to obtain completely right into the export markets,” he stated.

Raw sugar rates have actually touched this mark after four-and-a-half years, which has actually bouyed the excitement of the market.


Specific consider various other sugar creating nations– a dry spell in Thailand and also diversion of walking stick for manufacturing of ethanol in Brazil– have actually left Indian millers with great export margins. Actually, millers had actually made use of the open basic certificate (OGL) and also exported sugar without capitalizing on the federal government aid.

The market is positive that many thanks to the favorable exports, the opening up supply for the brand-new period would certainly be much less than the 100 lakh tonnes excess of the previous couple of period. Presently, lots of millers in Maharashtra are attempting to renegotiate their earlier agreements at greater rates, stated market experts.

In situation the here and now diversion to ethanol proceeds in Brazil, the Indian sugar market will certainly have the ability to export around 60 lakh tonnes with no federal government aid. Nevertheless, in situation the global rates drop, federal government aid could be required to touch these degrees.

” In such instances, around 30 lakh tonnes export will certainly occur without aid,” stated Verma.

The Indian sugar market remains in a comfy state in regards to continue supply. The following period will certainly open up with much less than 100 lakh tonnes excess and also the market is anticipated to generate almost 310 lakh tonnes of sugar.

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