Sugar prices rose today after crude oil prices rallied, prompting short covering in sugar futures. Stronger crude prices may lead to more cane crushing for ethanol production over sugar, reducing sugar supplies. StoneX projected a global sugar surplus for the 2025/26 season, a shift from the previous season’s deficit.

Higher sugar output in Brazil and potential sugar exports from India contribute to the bearish sentiment in the sugar market. The International Sugar Organization forecasted a global sugar deficit for the upcoming season, with an increase in global sugar production and consumption. Expectations for abundant sugar supplies continue to weigh on prices.

The outlook for increased sugar exports from India and higher production in both India and Thailand suggests a bearish trend for sugar prices. Brazil’s sugar production estimate was revised lower due to unfavorable weather conditions, adding to the mixed outlook for the sugar market. The USDA projects record sugar production globally for the 2025/26 season.

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