ARTICLE 2 #Sugar Update

Sugar production in 2025–26 is projected to rise 15–18%, reaching around 35 million tonnes. This recovery follows weather-related declines in previous years. Key sugar-producing states like Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh are expected to have strong cane availability due to good monsoon.

A major shift is coming to how the UAE taxes sweetened beverages. Beginning 1 January 2026, the country will move from a flat excise tax system to a tiered, sugar‑content‑based model for drinks.