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Sugar futures surge to 19-month high amid global supply concerns
Sugar futures have reached a 19-month high, driven by tightening global supply forecasts for the 2026/27 season. Adverse weather conditions in major producing countries, including Brazil, India, and Thailand, are expected to reduce output, leading to a potential global deficit.
Key points
- Raw sugar futures on the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) rose to 20.60 cents per pound, marking a 19-month peak.
- The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Sugar Price Index increased by 6.1% in September, reaching 114 points—the highest level since April 2025.
- The International Sugar Organization projected a 200,000 metric ton global sugar deficit for the 2026/27 season, compared to a 1.1 million metric ton surplus in 2025/26.
- The European Union's Sugar Market Observatory forecasts a 19% year-over-year decline in EU sugar production for the 2026/27 crop year.
Sources
- Raw sugar tears through 20 cents/lb level, hits 19-month highBusiness Recorder · October 6, 2026
- Sugar Prices Surge as Global Supply Outlook Tightens for 2026/27CMB News · October 5, 2026
- Sugar Futures Crash Over 3% as Long Liquidation Hits Despite 2026/27 Global Sugar DeficitToday Markets UAE · September 18, 2026
- Why is Teucrium Sugar Fund stock up 3% today?Investing.com · October 5, 2026
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