The line graph illustrates sugar production and consumption in India between 2001 and 2011.
Overall, sugar production fluctuated considerably over the period, while sugar consumption showed a steady upward trend. Although production started at a higher level than consumption, the gap between the two figures narrowed towards the end of the period.
In 2001, sugar production stood at approximately 27 million tonnes before falling slightly to around 25 in 2003. It then dropped more sharply to about 18 in 2005, which was the lowest point during the period. However, production rose dramatically to a peak of nearly 34 in 2007. After this surge, the figure declined to roughly 21 in 2009 before recovering to approximately 30 by 2011.
In contrast, sugar consumption increased gradually throughout the period. It began at around 23 in 2001 and rose to about 25 in 2003. After remaining relatively stable until 2005, consumption continued to grow steadily, reaching approximately 27 in 2009 and finishing the period at around 28 in 2011.