In 2023, sorghum distribution in India stood at 4.31 million metric tons. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 shows a declining trend in distribution, beginning at 4.25 million metric tons in 2024 and decreasing to 3.74 million metric tons by 2028. This trend highlights a gradual decline, with year-on-year percentage decreases from 2024 to 2028 calculated as follows: 2024 to 2025 sees a 3.1% decrease, 2025 to 2026 a 3.2% decrease, 2026 to 2027 a 3.3% decrease, and 2027 to 2028 a 3.1% decrease. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates an average annual decline of 2.8% over these five years.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from climate change on cultivation, shifts in demand for sorghum as a food and industrial crop, and policy changes promoting alternative crops. Attention should also be given to international market dynamics that may influence domestic distribution.
