India's Production and Processing of Jaggery

India contributes for more than 70% of global jaggery production. This makes it the world's leading jaggery producer. Jaggery production accounts for approximately 20-30% of total sugarcane production in the country. It is a large agricultural processing industry in rural India. The industry is distinguished by decentralized processing, cheap transportation costs, small-scale entrepreneurship, and cottage industries. It supports around 2.5 million employment.

Significant Value Increase: The export value of Indian jaggery increased by 106.5% between FY 2015-16 and FY 2024-25, from $197 million to $406.8 million.

Volume Growth: Export volume increased by 60.9% within the same period, from 292.8 MT to 471.9 MT.

Global Leadership: India is the world's leading producer of jaggery, accounting for more than 70% of global production.

Support for Rural Livelihoods: Jaggery production accounts for over 20-30% of the country's sugarcane output, sustaining approximately 2.5 million rural livelihoods.