As of 2023, India (31.36 Million Metric Tons) and Brazil (31.25 MMT) are the top producers of raw sugar, followed by Thailand (15.37 MMT) and China (9.67 MMT). Notable changes in year-on-year production include increases in Iran (2.88%), Kyrgyzstan (4.36%), and Turkmenistan (6.19%), while significant declines are observed in Venezuela (-10.6%), Italy (-7.06%), and Jamaica (-7.91%). This reflects growing diversification among major producing countries.
Future trends to watch include shifts in production due to changing climate conditions, technological advancements in agriculture, and the potential impact of trade policies on sugar markets. Monitoring these factors will be essential to understanding global sugar production dynamics in the coming years.
Top countries in Raw Sugar Equivalent Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 India | 31,360 | 2023 | +0.96% | -0.68% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Brazil | 31,250 | 2023 | -1.3% | +0.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Thailand | 15,370 | 2023 | +1.86% | -0.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 China | 9,670 | 2023 | -2.48% | -3.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United States | 8,720 | 2023 | +0.67% | +0.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Mexico | 7,560 | 2023 | +1.16% | +1.15% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Russia | 6,790 | 2023 | +1.22% | +1.6% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Pakistan | 5,970 | 2023 | +0.64% | +1.79% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 5,630 | 2023 | +1.59% | +2.09% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Australia | 4,820 | 2023 | +0.4% | +0.93% | View data |
