The line graph compares the sugar production and consumption in India between 2001 and 2011.
Overall, sugar production and consumption levels recorded an increase over the period. Production fluctuated significantly, while consumption rose steadily, and production remained slightly higher for most of the period. The units are measured in million tonnes.
Sugar production fluctuated considerably over the decade. In 2001, its production stood at around 26, followed by a slight fall by 2003, at 25, where it matched with the figure for consumption.
Production then continued to drop sharply, declining to its lowest point at roughly 18 in 2005. But over the next 2 years, it soared, reaching its peak of around 34. By 2009, sugar production declined again to around 21 before rising to around 31 in 2011.
In contrast, sugar consumption increased steadily over the period. Consumption began at approximately 23 in 2001. After matching production at 25 in 2003, it dipped slightly to 23 in 2005. Sugar consumption then rose gradually to nearly 27 by 2011.