New Delhi, July 21 -- India, the world's second-largest sugar producer, exported an estimated 650,000-700,000 tonnes of sugar between January 20 and mid-July 2025, following the Centre's decision to allow exports of 1 million tonnes.

Key buyers included Somalia, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Djibouti, UAE, Libya, and Tanzania.

White sugar prices in the global market (London) had peaked at USD 555 per tonne in late February but have since declined to around USD 484 due to improved supply. In contrast, Indian sugar is priced at USD 430-450 per tonne domestically.

Exporting becomes viable for Indian mills when international prices reach at least USD 502 per tonne, according to trade analysts.

The food ministry has granted over 500 sugar mills ...