In 2023, sugar cane losses in India stood at 8.87 million metric tons. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 indicates a gradual increase in losses, growing from 8.89 million metric tons in 2024 to 8.97 million metric tons by 2028. This suggests a yearly increase of around 0.02 million metric tons, reflecting slow but steady growth in losses.

Year-on-year variations reflect minimal change, highlighting the relative stability in losses over this period. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is expected to be very low, emphasizing consistent trends in volume loss.

Future trends to watch for:

Climate change impacts leading to varying water availability and affecting sugar cane output.
Shifts in government policies impacting production incentives or restrictions.
Technological advancements in crop management potentially mitigating losses.
Market demand dynamics affecting production focus and supply chain adaptations.