Bullish
Sugar futures surge to 19-month high amid global supply concerns
Sugar futures have reached a 19-month high, driven by adverse weather conditions in major producing regions and tightening global supply. Brazil's Center-South and Germany have revised their sugar output forecasts downward, while India's drought exacerbates the global deficit.
Key points
- Brazil's Center-South sugar output forecast reduced to under 38 million tonnes due to persistent rains and lower sugar yields.
- Germany's beet sugar production projected to decline by 25% to 3.33 million tonnes in 2026/27, influenced by reduced beet area and weather stress.
- India's drought conditions and weather issues in Brazil, the EU, and Thailand are tightening the 2026–27 global sugar balance, leading to a 19-month high in raw sugar prices.
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