Sugar prices jump as forecasts point to tighter global supplies
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Sugar prices are rising on expectations of tighter global supply: the EU projects a 19% y/y production drop in 2026/27, while multiple industry forecasts point to 2026/27–2027/28 deficits amid weather risks in India, the EU and Thailand. India's monsoon shortfall and El Niño concerns add upside supply risk, while demand is projected to grow to record levels, reinforcing near-term tightness.
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The EU Sugar Market Observatory projects EU 2026/27 sugar production will fall 19% year on year to 13.4 million tons. India’s Meteorological Department said cumulative monsoon rainfall through August 26 was 13% below normal. An industry group forecasts 2027/28 global sugar output will decline 0.7% to 177 million tons due mainly to weather disruptions in India, the EU and Thailand, while global sugar consumption is seen rising 0.4% to a record 179.991 million tons.
