Season 202425: Sugar Production in Maharashtra Reaches 4.75 Million Tons

22-Jan-2025 07:34 PM

During the ongoing 202425 sugar season, sugar production in Maharashtra has reached 4.75 million tons, which is lower than the 5.76 million tons produced during the same period last season. Currently, 196 sugar mills are operational in the state for cane crushing, 10 fewer than the previous season.

By January 21, mills across the state crushed 53.33 million tons of sugarcane, compared to 61.36 million tons during the same period last year. The average sugar recovery rate in the state stands at 8.91%, down from 9.39% last season. This data has been provided by the Sugar Commissionerate report.

Reasons for Decline in Sugar Production:

 Delayed Crushing Season

 Diversion of Sugar for Ethanol Production

  Reduced Sugarcane Yield

Regional Production Details:

1. Pune Division

 Sugarcane Crushed: 12.77 million tons

 Sugar Production: 1.15 million quintals

 Average Recovery Rate: 8.98%

 Mills: 31 (18 cooperative, 13 private)

2. Kolhapur Division

 Sugarcane Crushed: 12.97 million tons

 Sugar Production: 1.37 million quintals

 Average Recovery Rate: 10.54% (Highest in the state)

 Mills: 40 (26 cooperative, 14 private)

3. Solapur Division

 Sugarcane Crushed: 9.22 million tons

 Sugar Production: 0.71 million quintals

 Average Recovery Rate: 7.71%

 Mills: 43 (17 cooperative, 26 private)

4. Ahmednagar Division

 Sugarcane Crushed: 6.81 million tons

 Sugar Production: 0.56 million quintals

 Average Recovery Rate: 8.28%

 Mills: 26 (14 cooperative, 12 private)

5. Nanded Division

 Sugarcane Crushed: 6.05 million tons

 Sugar Production: 0.55 million quintals

 Average Recovery Rate: 9.09%

 Mills: 29 (9 cooperative, 20 private)

6. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Division

 Sugarcane Crushed: 4.79 million tons

 Sugar Production: 0.35 million quintals

    Mills: 20 (12 cooperative, 8 private)

7. Amravati Division

 Sugarcane Crushed: 0.59 million tons

 Sugar Production: 0.05 million quintals

 Mills: 4 (1 cooperative, 3 private)

8. Nagpur Division

 3 mills have started cane crushing operations.

Conclusion:Maharashtra has recorded a decline in sugar production this season due to factors like delayed crushing, diversion of sugar for ethanol production, and lower sugarcane yields. However, the Kolhapur division achieved the highest sugar recovery rate in the state. Addressing these challenges is crucial for the state government and sugar mills to ensure stable sugar production in the future.