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In 2025/26, India had a total sugar consumption amounting to approximately ** million metric tons, higher than any other country in the world. Globally, over *** million tons of sugar were consumed in the same year., with the top nine countries and the European Union accounting for *** million tons.

Sugar facts

Sugar, a sweet crystalline substance obtained from sugar cane or sugar beet, is used as a sweetener in food and beverages. Although sugar is a source of carbohydrates and energy, it is packed with empty calories since it does not provide vitamins or minerals. Consuming a lot of sugar can fill one up without supplying any needed nutrients. Varieties of sugar include white, brown, and confectioner’s sugar.

Consumption and production

In 2025/26, some countries in Asia had the highest sugar consumption globally. The European Union, the United States, and Brazil were also among the top sugar consumers. Total U.S. sugar consumption amounted to about million metric tons in 2025/26. Production and export data for 2025/26 are not provided in the current dataset.