India and Brazil are the dominant players in global sugar cane processing, with respective volumes of 306.11 and 263.04 million metric tons in 2024, although India experienced a slight decline (-0.98%) while Brazil showed a slight increase (0.53%). Thailand and China follow, with Thailand showing minor declines and China seeing a substantial drop (-2.5%). Other notable countries include Pakistan, Mexico, and Australia, all showing moderate increases.
A number of countries such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Argentina, and Vietnam saw decreases in their processing volumes, with Indonesia (-1.42%) and Peru (-1.45%) having more pronounced declines. Conversely, Iran exhibited a significant increase (2.84%), indicative of significant growth potential. Smaller producers like Belize also showed notable increases (2.19%). On the other end, countries like Venezuela saw dramatic declines (-11.31%), pointing to significant challenges.
Future trends to watch include the steady expansions in countries like India and Brazil, tempered by the potential for climate impacts and regulatory shifts. Emerging markets, particularly Iran and Belize, may continue to grow due to favorable conditions and investments. However, geopolitical tensions and economic instability could greatly affect sugar cane processing in regions with notable declines, such as Venezuela and Guyana.
Top countries in Sugar Cane Processing by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 India | 306,110 | 2023 | +0.21% | -0.98% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Brazil | 263,040 | 2023 | -1.31% | +0.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Thailand | 126,710 | 2023 | +1.67% | -0.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 China | 82,590 | 2023 | -1.94% | -2.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Pakistan | 60,450 | 2023 | +0.6% | +1.5% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Mexico | 55,770 | 2023 | +0.5% | +0.42% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Australia | 33,770 | 2023 | +0.73% | +1.27% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Guatemala | 28,930 | 2023 | +0.42% | +0.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United States | 26,590 | 2023 | +0.74% | +0.57% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Colombia | 26,340 | 2023 | -0.095% | -0.55% | View data |
