Evidence suggests that sugarcane first evolved in Southeast Asia sometime around 4,000 B.C. The invention of manufacturing sugar granules from sugar cane originated in India in the early centuries A.D.
Sugarcane cultivation and manufacturing began in the West Indies and tropical Americas in the early 16th century followed by improved production in the 17th through the 19th century.
Presently, the world is enjoying various sweet treats from intensified sugar production. Brazil accounts for 50% of sugar production globally followed closely by India, Thailand, China, and the United States.