As the 2025/26 crushing season progresses, China’s two primary sugar-producing regions—Guangxi and Yunnan—have reported significant year-on-year (YoY) production increases. Despite a slight dip in extraction rates, the overall output surge highlights a robust harvest.

1. Guangxi: The “Sugar Bowl” Sees 14.65% Growth

Guangxi, the powerhouse accounting for roughly 60% of China’s total output, continues to show strong performance through the end of March.

Sugar Production: Cumulative output reached 7.4072 million tonnes, a sharp increase of 946,400 tonnes (+14.65%) compared to the same period last season.
Cane Crushing: A total of 58.7874 million tonnes of sugarcane has been crushed, up 10.2126 million tonnes YoY.
Extraction Rate: The average sucrose extraction rate stands at 12.60%, down 0.7 percentage points from last year.
Operational Status: As of March 31, 39 sugar mills have concluded their crushing operations (34 fewer than last year). Over half of the province’s mills remain active, indicating an extended crushing tail compared to the previous season.

2. Yunnan: Production Up 6.25% with Extended Season

Yunnan, China’s second-largest producer, is also trending upward with a more prolonged crushing schedule than last year.

Sugar Production: Output reached 2.1344 million tonnes, up 125,600 tonnes (+6.25%) from 2.0088 million tonnes in the previous year.
Cane Crushing: Cumulative sugarcane crushed totaled 16.6118 million tonnes.
Extraction Rate: The extraction rate is currently 12.85%, a slight decrease of 0.23 percentage points YoY.
Operational Status: Only 1 sugar mill has finished crushing by the end of March, significantly fewer than the 9 mills that had closed by this time last year. This suggests that Yunnan’s peak production window is stretching further into the second quarter.

YnSugar Market Takeaway

The combined data from Guangxi and Yunnan indicates a significant recovery in Chinese domestic supply. While lower extraction rates suggest a slight impact on cane quality, the massive increase in total cane volume more than compensates for it. The slower pace of mill closures in both regions points to a bumper crop that will continue to influence domestic price dynamics in the coming months.