Sugar prices fell on Monday, with London sugar hitting a 4-year low. Brazil’s sugar output rose 18% in the second half of August, contributing to the slide. India may divert 4 MMT of sugar to ethanol, while the International Sugar Organization forecasts a global deficit for 2025/26. Abundant supplies weigh on prices.

Expectations for a global sugar surplus in 2025/26 have led to bearish price projections. India’s potential increase in sugar exports due to favorable monsoon rains adds to the negative outlook. India and Thailand are expected to see higher sugar production, contributing to the downward pressure on prices. Brazil’s sugar production is also forecasted to increase.

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