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Sugar prices surge to $20.85 per pound amid global supply concerns
Sugar prices have risen to $20.85 per pound, a 2.96% increase from the previous day, driven by tightening global supply forecasts for the 2026/27 season. Key factors include adverse weather conditions in major producing countries and logistical challenges in Brazil.
Key points
- Global sugar prices have risen 14.81% over the past month and 33.57% year-on-year, reaching $20.85 per pound on October 12, 2026.
- The FAO Sugar Price Index increased by 6.1% in September, marking the highest level since April 2025, due to tightening global supply forecasts for the 2026/27 season.
- Adverse weather conditions, including El Niño-related droughts in India and Thailand, and excessive rainfall in Brazil, are expected to reduce sugar production in these key regions.
- The USDA has not announced any actions under the Feedstock Flexibility Program for the 2025 crop year, indicating no immediate intervention in the sugar market.
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