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China production is up 500,000 tonnes to 10.4 million as the area for both sugarcane and sugarbeets are expected to rise. It is reported by USDA in its May report. Consumption is forecast up on the assumption that consumer spending will increase and that sugar prices will trend down, likely increasing demand...

Thailand sugar production is forecast to be up 16 percent to 10.2 million tonnes due to a recovery in sugarcane production and increased cane sugar yield. It is reported by USDA in its May report. Consumption continues to rise but at a slower rate due to lower expected disposable income. Exports are forecast to level off after surging the year b...

European Union production is forecast flat at 15.0 million tonnes. It is reported by USDA in its May report. Sugarbeet area is expected to be up slightly with lower yields. Consumption, imports, and exports are forecast unchanged while stocks are expected to...

India production is estimated up 500,000 tonnes to 34.5 million on higher yields with the planting of early maturing varieties. It is reported by USDA in its May report. Consumption is anticipated to be up to meet demand during festivals and growth in pre-packed foods, sugar, and confectioneries, and catering services....

Brazil sugar production is forecast 1.5 million tonnes lower but still the second highest on record at 44.0 million tonnes as less sugarcane is forecast to be available for crushing due to unfavorably dry weather. It is reported by USDA in its May report. The sugar/ethanol production mix is expected to favor sugar relative to the previous season going from 49 percent to 51 percent for sugar and fro...

U.S. production is forecast up marginally to 8.4 million tonnes. It is reported by USDA in its May report. Imports are forecast down based on projected quota programs set at minimum levels consistent with World Trade Organization and freetrade agreement obligati...

Global sugar production is forecast up 2.5 million tonnes to 186.0 million with lower production in Brazil expected to more than offset higher production in Thailand, India, China, and Mexico. It is reported by USDA in its May report. Consumption is anticipated to rise to a new record with growth in markets such as India and Pakistan. Exports are forecast lower due to reduced shipments f...