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Brazil ships nearly half the world's sugar and its mills switch between sugar and ethanol, while India's policy can swing prices.

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Global Sugar Markets: India’s Export Policy Shift Signals Price Pressure

India approved 1 mt of sugar exports to ease pressure on mills, while Brazil's Centre-South expects about 40 mt of sugar.

January 20, 2025

Sugar Market Analysis: Brazil’s Supply Concerns Drive Price Outlook

Brazil's Centre-South sugar output fell 59.2% in early November on drought and early mill closures.

December 2, 2024

Global Sugar Market Analysis: USDA Projects Mixed Outlook for 2024-25

World sugar output is put at 186.6 mt for 2024-25, but dry weather leaves Brazil 2.5 mt short at 43 mt.

November 25, 2024

World Sugar Market Dynamics: Production Challenges and Opportunities

Raw sugar hit a 7-month high of 23.55 c/lb as fires and drought in Brazil put about 5 mt of cane at risk.

September 27, 2024

Sugar Markets: A Key Economic Indicator

An expected 50bp Fed rate cut could weaken the dollar and lift commodity demand, giving sugar prices some support.

September 26, 2024

From Fields to Markets: Indian Pulses and Sugar Outlook

Indian tur prices swing near ₹1.12 lakh/t on rain fears, while Australian supply weighs on chickpeas.

August 30, 2024

Global Sugar Market: Production, Trade Flows, and What Moves Prices

Brazil ships nearly half the world's sugar and its mills switch between sugar and ethanol, while India's policy can swing prices.

April 1, 2026

Indian Sugar Industry Navigates a Tight Squeeze Amid Surplus and Cost Pressures

A record 30.95 mt sugar crop leaves a 7.5 mt surplus, pushing mill prices below cost and delaying payments to farmers.

December 30, 2025

Sugar Prices Outlook 2026–27: Brazil’s Output and India’s Exports Could Change the Game

Sugar is near a five-year low of 14.3 c/lb with an 8.7 mt surplus, though weather in Brazil could spark a rebound.

November 11, 2025

Sugar Futures: Global Surplus Pressure Keeps Prices Below 14.5 Cents

Sugar hit a five-year low below 14.5 c/lb on Brazil's record crop and doubts over India's ethanol policy.

October 30, 2025

Sugar Market Analysis: Czarnikow’s Bearish Projections Signal Major Surplus Ahead

Sugar is at a four-year low of 15.8 c/lb as Czarnikow forecasts a record 7.5 mt surplus for 2025-26.

July 3, 2025

Sugar Market Crash: 5 Critical Insights on Record Production Driving 2025 Bearish Outlook

Sugar fell below 17 c/lb, a four-year low, as Brazil aims for a record 44.7 mt and India and Thailand produce more.

May 30, 2025

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