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Europe's largest sugar producer Suedzucker reported a third-quarter operating profit on Tuesday, as its non-sugar sector, especially fruit, helped overcome a weak EU sugar market. It is reported by Reuters. The German company said operating profit in the quarter ended November 2025 of its 2025/26 fiscal year totalled 53 million euros ($61.81 million), up from an operating lo...

Australia sugar production is forecast to increase 150,000 tonnes to 4.0 million tonnes on slightly higher yields. It is reported by USDA in its December report. Exports are expected to rise on additional output as consumption remains nearly unchanged.  

U.S. production is forecast down slightly from last year to 8.5 million tonnes. It is reported by USDA in its December report. Imports are forecast lower based on projected quota programs set at minimum levels consistent with World Trade Organization and free-trade agreement o...

India production is estimated to jump 26 percent year over year to 35.3 million tons on favorable weather and increased planting area and yield as output rebounds from the harsh conditions caused by El Niño. It is reported by USDA in its December report. Consumption is anticipated to rise, driven by food service sector growth, while exports and stocks are both up with the increase in supply. 

European Union sugar production is forecast to fall 5% — to 15.5 million tonnes as sugar beet area is expected to be down 8% mainly among top producing member states including France and Germany. This is reported by USDA in its December report. Consumption and ending stocks are relatively unchanged from the prior year. Imports are up with lower production while exports are forecast down. &n...

Thailand production is forecast up 2% — to 10.3 million tonnes due to increased sugarcane production and cane sugar yield. This is reported by USDA in its December report. With consumption expected flat, exports are forecast to continue rebounding to 7.0 million tonnes, drawing stocks down to 10.0 million tonnes.  ...

Brazil sugar production is forecast up 700,000 tonnes from 2024/25 to 44.4 million tonnes with expected higher sugar yield due to favorable weather. This is reported by USDA in its December report. The sugar/ethanol production mix is expected to favor sugar, with 51 percent for sugar and 49 percent for ethanol. Consumption is stable while expor...

China production is forecast up 340,000 tonnes — to 11.5 million tonnes. This is reported by USDA in its December report. Sugarcane area is expected to rise and sugar beets are expected to benefit from favorable weather. With output rising faster than consumption, stock...

Global sugar production in 2025/26 is forecast up 8.3 million tonnes year over year to 189.3 million tonnes with higher production in Brazil and India expected to more than offset lower European Union production. THis is reported by USDA in its December report. Increased shipments from Brazil, India, and Thailand are expected to more than offset reduced exports from the European Union. Ending stocks are for...