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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...

Egypt's General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC) on Monday announced a tender to import at least 50,000 metric tons of raw cane sugar from any origin on behalf of the Egyptian Sugar & Integrated Industries Company. It is reported xm.com. Offers should be submitted for arrival Sept. 1-15 and/or Sept. 15-30 and/or Oct. 1-15 and/or Oct. 15-31 for at sight payment. Offers should be in Egyptian pounds or U...