October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is up +0.14 (+0.85%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is up +2.50 (+0.49%). Sugar prices extended their week-long rally today, with NY sugar posting a 10-month nearest-futures high and London sugar posting a 15-month high. Concerns over lower...

Kenya’s sugar production declined sharply to 7.04 million tonnes in 2025, from a record 9.33 million tonnes in 2024. The fall may tighten domestic sugar supplies, increase import dependence and raise concerns about Kenya’s production capacity and efforts to strengthen local food

India’s ethanol programme has improved sugar mills’ financial viability, supporting timely FRP payments to sugarcane farmers. Surplus sugar diverted to ethanol rose to 35 LMT in ESY 2024-25, while maize use reached 131.1 LMT. The government said ethanol demand also improved maize

Raju Shetti urged PM Modi to reject sugar imports, warning shipments could arrive as the new crushing season boosts domestic output, depressing prices. He cited satisfactory cane production and urged immediate clearance of pending farmer dues, stressing timely payments for sugarc

On August 10, sugar futures closed higher, with London White Sugar #5 rising 2.70 to 506.10 and NYBOT Raw Sugar #11 gaining 0.02 to 16.47. Ethanol also edged up, while Brent crude slipped slightly; Sensex and NIFTY50 ended marginally higher.

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.02 (+0.12%) on Monday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +2.70 (+0.83%). Sugar prices added to their week-long surge on Monday, with NY sugar posting a 10-month nearest-futures high and London sugar posting a 15-month high....

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is up +0.03 (+0.18%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is up +4.20 (+0.83%). Sugar prices added to their week-long surge today, with NY sugar posting a 10-month nearest-futures high and London sugar posting a 15-month high. Concerns over...

Maharashtra sugar mills have ₹256 crore in pending FRP dues to sugarcane farmers despite the completion of the 2025-26 crushing season. Of the 210 participating mills, 171 cleared 100% of their dues, while 39 mills remain in default, prompting recovery proceedings by the Sugar Co

India is considering restricting sugarcane diversion to ethanol in the 2026-27 season to increase domestic sugar supplies and curb record prices. The move could bring around 3 million tonnes of sugar back into the market, while greater use of corn and rice for ethanol could help

Former Maharashtra minister Jayant Patil has urged the sugar industry to shift from conventional sugar production to a multiproduct biomass sector, expanding into ethanol, biogas, bio-CNG and other value-added products. He also stressed the adoption of AI and advanced technologie

ISMA and NFCSF have offered to advance the start of sugarcane crushing by 10–15 days in October to improve domestic sugar supplies and help moderate prices during the festive season. However, the industry bodies have sought government incentives to compensate mills for the financ

Haryana’s Saraswati Sugar Mills in Yamunanagar will introduce a fully digital sugarcane indent system, sending purchase slips to farmers via SMS instead of paper slips. The initiative will benefit over 20,000 growers while reducing paperwork and improving timely communication.

The Centre reviewed India’s sugar stocks, production and consumption amid a nearly 10% rise in prices over the past month. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi directed officials to closely monitor availability and ensure adequate supplies ahead of the festive season, after export curbs

Bihar has set an 809 lakh quintal sugarcane crushing target for 10 operational sugar mills in 2026-27, with West Champaran accounting for 526 lakh quintals. Cane from new cultivation areas will supply nearby mills, while new Sakri and Raiyam mills are planned for future seasons.

Haryana plans to modernise its 10 cooperative sugar mills through advanced machinery, mechanised harvesting, higher sugar recovery, tissue-culture labs and new revenue streams. The government also raised the incentive for four-foot sugarcane row spacing to ₹5,000 per acre, while

India’s sugar industry has evolved into a major ethanol producer, achieving 20% petrol blending, but tighter sugar production requires a balanced approach. The government should prioritize domestic sugar availability while allowing calibrated ethanol diversion, considering openin

Zimbabwe launched its 2026–2035 Sugarcane Industry Development Plan in Chiredzi to transform the sector and support Vision 2030. The plan aims to benefit farmers across the sugar value chain, promote agro-processing, modernise the industry and enable two Lowveld mills to operate

The FAO Food Price Index rose 0.6% in July to 131.1 points, driven by higher cereal, vegetable oil and sugar prices amid weather, energy and geopolitical concerns. Wheat, maize, oils and sugar increased, while meat and dairy prices declined.

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.88 (+5.65%) on Friday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +16.50 (+3.39%). Sugar prices extended this week’s sharp rally on Friday, with NY sugar posting a 10-month nearest-futures high and London sugar posting an 11-month high....

October sugar futures are trending up and have just hit a 2.5-month high. If price strength continues, this may present a buying opportunity.

WISMA reaffirmed support for India’s Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme, saying it saved ₹1.13 lakh crore in foreign exchange, reduced crude imports by 19.3 million tonnes, strengthened farmers’ incomes, improved sugar industry stability, promoted cleaner fuels, and dismissed misin

Global sugar futures rallied sharply on August 6, with NY Raw Sugar rising 2.77% and London White Sugar gaining 2.10%. Brent crude, corn, and Indian equities advanced, while Chicago ethanol declined slightly. USD/BRL remained unchanged and USD/INR strengthened.

Europe’s sugar output is set to fall to the lowest in more than a decade as hot weather damages an already smaller beet crop, tightening global supplies under pressure from a powerful El Niño.

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.42 (+2.77%) on Thursday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +10.00 (+2.10%). Sugar prices rallied sharply on Thursday, with NY sugar posting a 4.25-month nearest-futures high and London sugar posting a 1-month high. Lower sugar output...

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is up +0.40 (+2.64%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is up +9.40 (+1.97%). Sugar prices are sharply higher today, with NY sugar posting a 4.25-month nearest-futures high and London sugar posting a 1-month high. Lower sugar output in...

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.11 (+0.73%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +4.20 (+0.89%). Sugar prices settled higher on Wednesday, with London sugar posting a 4-week high. Since posting a 5-month low last Thursday, sugar prices have moved...

Global sugar prices climbed above 15 US cents per pound on concerns over a potential supply deficit. While El Niño and geopolitical risks support prices, some analysts expect weaker prices in coming months due to easing tensions and stronger-than-expected global sugar supplies.

India’s sugar prices surged 16.7% in a month amid lower output and El Niño concerns. Despite stock limits, strong demand has kept prices firm. The sugar industry expects further government measures, while the August sales quota remains unchanged at 2.25 million tonnes.

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.03 (+0.20%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +3.20 (+0.69%). Sugar prices extended their 3-session rally on Tuesday, with NY sugar posting a 3.5-week high and London sugar posting a 4-week high. The outlook...

Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) urged the government to allow exports of 585,000 tonnes of sugar, warning surplus stocks could exceed 1.15 million tonnes by November. The association said exports are essential to finance sugarcane purchases before another bumper productio

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.35 (+2.39%) on Monday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +7.90 (+1.71%). Sugar prices settled sharply higher on Monday, with NY sugar posting a 3-week high and London sugar posting a 2-week high. The outlook for...

Indian sugar prices rebounded after a brief decline despite the government's stock holding limits on dealers. Tight supplies, weather concerns and strong festival demand pushed Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh ex-mill prices higher, while the government directed mills to sell 100% o

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is up +0.29 (+2.01%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is up +5.10 (+1.12%). Sugar prices rose sharply today as short covering emerged over concerns about India’s sugar crop. India’s Meteorological Department said today that monsoon rainfall in India...

Indonesia will tighten refined sugar imports and require importers to develop domestic sugarcane plantations to achieve sugar self-sufficiency within two years. The move aims to protect farmers, curb market oversupply, support local production, and reduce reliance on imported raw

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.05 (-0.34%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +1.60 (+0.35). Sugar prices settled mixed on Wednesday, with NY sugar falling to a 1.5-week low. Sugar prices are under pressure amid the prospects of higher...

Brazilian sugar exported to the U.S. within the tariff-rate quota remains exempt from the new 12.5% surcharge, but Brazil’s FY2027 quota has been cut from 156,000 to 100,000 tonnes. The reduction increases trade uncertainty and complicates ongoing Brazil-U.S. sugar and ethanol ne

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Monday closed down -0.19 (-1.29%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed down -2.40 (-0.52%). Sugar prices fell to 1-week lows on Monday and settled lower amid the plunge in crude oil prices. WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) tumbled...

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Friday closed up +0.08 (+0.54%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +1.00 (0.22%). Sugar prices on Friday closed mildly higher on a slightly weaker dollar and on some pre-weekend short-covering after posting a 1-week low earlier in...