Countries by Sugar Production 2025

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by total raw sugar production in 2025, measured in million metric tonnes according to USDA Sugar: World Markets and Trade report and ISO Sugarcane data. Brazil dominates global sugar production with a commanding lead over all other producers — its vast cerrado and São Paulo state sugarcane belt enables production of both raw sugar and ethanol from the same crop, giving Brazilian mills the unique flexibility to shift output between sugar and biofuel depending on prevailing commodity prices. This dual-output model, combined with Brazil's year-round tropical growing season and mechanised harvesting infrastructure, has made it the structural price-setter for global sugar markets in a way that its closest competitors India and China, which consume most of their output domestically, are unable to match.

✨ AI Insight

Brazil's staggering 45.0 million tonnes of sugar production in 2025 positions it as the unrivaled leader in the global sugar market, with a significant gap to India's 36.0 million tonnes. This difference can be attributed to Brazil's dual-output capabilities, allowing for flexibility between sugar and ethanol production based on market conditions. Meanwhile, China, producing only 15.0 million tonnes, primarily focuses on domestic consumption, limiting its impact on global markets. Other notable producers like Thailand (12.5 million tonnes) and the United States (8.5 million tonnes) further illustrate the disparity, as they lag behind Brazil and India. This trend suggests that Brazil will continue to set global sugar prices, reinforcing its critical role in the industry.

Source: USDA

Key Findings

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Brazil leads with 45 in 2025.

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Average value in 2025: 17 · median: 11.

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Gap in 2025: Brazil is 8.7× larger than Australia.