In 2024 India produced about 453.2 million tonnes of sugar cane from 5,740 thousand hectares, an average yield of 78,953 kg per hectare. That is up 29% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has risen 12% over the same period. The highest output on record was in 2023 (490.5 million tonnes).
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India against the world
Among the 11 countries that each grow at least 1% of the world's sugar cane, India ranks 6 of 11 for yield in 2024, at 78,953 kg per hectare. The world average is 72,532 kg per hectare. Guatemala leads at 1,04,750 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guatemala | 1,04,750 | 1.2% |
| 2 | Colombia | 89,218 | 1.6% |
| 3 | Australia | 87,657 | 1.5% |
| 4 | United States of America | 84,206 | 1.6% |
| 5 | China, mainland | 80,871 | 5.3% |
| 6 | India | 78,953 | 23.4% |
| 7 | Brazil | 75,579 | 39.2% |
| 8 | Pakistan | 70,603 | 4.3% |
| 9 | Mexico | 67,638 | 2.7% |
| 10 | Indonesia | 60,966 | 1.6% |
| 11 | Thailand | 55,281 | 4.2% |
How does your sugar cane yield compare?
Averages are national figures and depend on irrigation, variety and season. Your own field can be well above or below them.
Source: FAO, FAOSTAT crops and livestock products (CC BY 4.0). National totals for India, including FAO estimates; they can differ from Indian ministry releases.