Exploring India’s highest Sugarcane Producing States

Published Jun 26, 2024

What is Sugarcane Farming?

Sugarcane farming is the cultivation of Sugarcane, a tropical and subtropical crop grown primarily for its sugar content. Sugarcane's by-products are used in many other industries. A few major producing states are.

Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh remains the largest Producer of Sugarcane in India. The estimated Production from the state is 177.43 million tons. Key districts are Meerut, Saharanpur and Gorakhpur.

Maharashtra

Maharastra is the second-largest sugarcane producer after Uttar Pradesh. The estimated Production from the state is about 113.37 million tons. Major sugarcane-growing regions include Kolhapur, Sangli, Pune, and Satara.

Karnataka

Karnataka is the third-largest sugarcane producer in India. The estimated Production from the state is around 56.47 million tons. Major regions in the state include Belgaum, Bagalkot, and Mandya​.

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is the fourth-largest Producer in the country. The estimated Production from the state is 14.53 million tons. The key districts include Coimbatore, Thanjavur, and Erode​.

Gujarat

Gujarat is the fifth-largest Producer in the country. Its estimated Production in Sugarcane is around 17.44 million tons. The major producing regions are Navsari, Surat, and Vadodara.

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