Statistics

Sugarcane an important agro-industrial crop in India plays a pivotal role in national economy by contributing 1.9 per cent to GDP. The crop is cultivated in 4.22 m ha producing 300 mt with a productivity of 70 t/ha.

Top Ten Sugarcane Producers - 11 June 2008
Country	Production (Tonnes)	Footnote
Brazil	514079729
India	355520000
People's Republic of China	106316000
Thailand	64365682
Pakistan	54752000	P
Mexico	50680000
Colombia	40000000	F
Australia	36000000
United States	27750600
Philippines	25300000	F
World	1557664978	A
P = official figure, F = FAO estimate, * = Unofficial/Semi-official/mirror data, C = Calculated figure A = Aggregate(may include official, semi-official or estimates); Source: Food And Agricultural Organization of United Nations: Economic And Social Department: The Statistical Division