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Sugar futures surge to 18-month high amid global supply concerns
Sugar futures have reached an 18-month peak, driven by production concerns in major producing countries. The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization reported a 6.1% rise in sugar prices in September, marking the third consecutive monthly increase. Factors contributing to this trend include adverse weather conditions in Brazil, India, and Thailand, as well as a decline in sugar beet planting in the European Union.
Key points
- Sugar futures hit 18-month high, closing at 19.91 cents per pound on October 2, 2026.
- UN reports global food prices rose 1.5% in September, with sugar prices climbing 6.1%.
- Record deliveries of 1.45 million metric tons against October sugar contract suggest ample current supplies.
- El Niño conditions raise concerns over global sugar production, potentially turning surplus into deficit.
Sources
- Softs Report 10/02/2026 - Market InsightsPrice Group · October 2, 2026
- Raw sugar hits 18-month high; coffee, cocoa dropBusiness Recorder · October 2, 2026
- Sugar - Price - Chart - Historical Data - NewsTrading Economics · October 2, 2026
- El Nino Turns Sugar Glut Into Looming DeficitShev IO · October 2, 2026
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