India Maintains Sugar Export Ban, Authorises 8,606 Tonnes for US Shipment
Government Allocates 8,606 Tonnes of Raw Cane Sugar for Export to the US
The Indian government has announced a significant development in the sugar export sector, allocating 8,606 tonnes of raw cane sugar for export to the United States under the quota-based tariff concession scheme. This move is set to take effect from October 1, 2025, and will remain in place until September 30, 2026.
According to a notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), the allocated quantity of 8,606 metric tonnes raw value (MTRV) of raw cane sugar will be exported to the US under the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) scheme. This is a notable exception to the general ban on sugar exports, which remains in place until September 30 this year.
| Country | Export Period | Quantity (MTRV) |
|---|---|---|
| USA | October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026 | 8,606 |
| India (General Ban) | Until September 30, 2025 | N/A |
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The DGFT's notification highlights the specific details of the export allocation, underscoring the government's efforts to support the sugar industry. The allocation of 8,606 tonnes of raw cane sugar for export to the US is a significant development in the sugar export sector, and it remains to be seen how this move will impact the industry in the coming months.
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