The latest report for the 2026 sugar crushing season in Punjab highlights a significant rise in sugarcane crushing and sugar production compared to last year. As of 1st February 2026, Punjab’s sugar mills crushed 32,239,707 metric tons of sugarcane, producing 2,865,166 metric tons of sugar—an increase of 318,214 metric tons over the previous season, which recorded 28,146,730 metric tons of sugarcane crushed and 2,546,952 metric tons of sugar produced during the same period.
The overall sugar recovery rate improved to 9.68%, up from 9.18% last year. Including the carry-forward stock of 112,116 metric tons, total sugar stock reached 2,977,282 metric tons, of which 1,184,602 metric tons had been sold by 1st February. Mills continue to hold a balance of 1,792,679 metric tons, while the sugar sales rate increased from 37.12% last year to 39.79% this year.
Among Punjab’s divisions, Bahawalpur led in sugarcane crushing and sugar production, generating 995,968 metric tons of sugar, followed by Faisalabad with 780,122 metric tons, and DG Khan, which produced 499,873 metric tons, showing growth over the previous year.
Despite higher crushing and improved recovery boosting supply, local sugar prices may face pressure from international market uncertainties and rising inflation trends. The reduction in sugar stocks compared to last year suggests that prices could increase ahead of Ramadan if mills limit sales or government regulatory measures ease.
The short-term market outlook appears stable to bullish, while medium-term trends will depend on mill release policies, provincial monitoring, and changing demand patterns.
