According to the latest data released by Punjab sugar mills, sugarcane crushing activity and sugar availability across the province remains satisfactory, supported by improved recovery rates and steady market supply.
As of 25 December 2025, sugar mills in Punjab crushed a total of 12.65 million metric tons of sugarcane and produced 1.126 million metric tons of sugar. This output marks an increase of 142,335 metric tons compared with the same period last year. Sugarcane crushing volumes also rose year on year by 1.129 million metric tons, reflecting stronger operational performance across the province.
When combined with last season’s carry-forward stock of 112,116 metric tons, total available sugar stocks reached 1.238 million metric tons. Punjab sugar mills sold 548,714 metric tons during the period, leaving remaining stocks of 689,013 metric tons currently held at mill level.
Market sources confirm that sugar supply and stock levels across Punjab remain stable. During the current crushing season, the sugar sales ratio has reached 44.32 percent, showing an increase of 6.54 percentage points compared with last year.
The average sugar recovery rate has also improved to 9.34 percent, up from 8.94 percent in the previous season. Regional production data highlights Bahawalpur Division as the leading contributor, where mills crushed more than 4.3 million metric tons of sugarcane and produced a record 397,345 metric tons of sugar. Faisalabad Division followed with sugar production of 326,685 metric tons, while Dera Ghazi Khan Division produced 173,267 metric tons. Sargodha Division recorded sugar output of 137,993 metric tons.
Analysts state that higher recovery rates and better crushing performance are helping maintain price stability in the local market while supporting timely payments to sugarcane growers. Authorities have also confirmed that strict monitoring of sugar mills continues to prevent hoarding and unjustified price increases.
Due to higher sugar sales during the current season, sugar stocks held by Punjab mills are now up to 30 percent lower than last year. This reduction in inventories is allowing mills to continue crushing operations more efficiently while improving liquidity across the sector.
