The Indian government has announced the fourth round of export quota reallocation for the 2024-25 sugar season, along with corresponding adjustments to domestic monthly release quantities. This decision was published on April 1, 2025.
The government had previously authorized the export of 10 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) of sugar, outlining the modalities in a letter dated January 20, 2025.
As per the guidelines issued on January 20, 2025, the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) has facilitated the exchange of export quota quantities with domestic monthly release quotas. This allows sugar mills to adjust their supply based on their export commitments and domestic market needs.
Fourth Reallocation Details
The DFPD has examined requests from sugar mills, along with agreements for the exchange of export and domestic quotas. Based on these requests, additional export quantities have been allocated, and domestic quotas have been adjusted accordingly, as detailed in the attached Annexure.
All eligible applications received via the designated email address up to March 31, 2025, were considered for this swapping order.
This reallocation and adjustment mechanism provides flexibility to sugar mills, allowing them to optimize their supply chain and meet both export and domestic demands. It helps in maintaining a balance between domestic sugar availability and export commitments, ensuring price stability and market equilibrium.
Sugar mills are advised to review the Annexure for their specific allocations and adjusted domestic quotas. The DFPD will continue to monitor the sugar market and take necessary measures to ensure a smooth and efficient sugar season.
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