India's sugar exports grow by 291% since FY14: Govt

Sugar exports rise by 65% during FY22 alone, says Ministry of Commerce & Industry

India's sugar exports witnessed an astounding growth of 291% from $1,177 million in FY14 to $4,600 million in FY22, said the Ministry of Commerce & Industry on Monday. As per  Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCI&S) data, India exported sugar to 121 countries across the globe.

Sugar export jumped 65% in 2021-22 corresponding to previous year. The growth was achieved despite logistical challenges posed by COVID19 pandemic in the form of high freight rates, container shortages, etc, the ministry said.

Highlighting the historic achievement in a tweet, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said that Modi government’s policies