24.03.2026

USDA cuts US sugar production forecast by 118kt

According to the latest estimates of USDA, the total US sugar production forecast for 2025/26 MY has been reduced by approximately 118,000 tonnes — to 8.4 million tonnes, mainly due to production losses associated with frosts in Florida earlier this year.

In Florida, cane sugar production fell to 1.8 million tonnes from a previously expected 1.9 million tonnes. Louisiana’s cane sugar production forecast increased slightly by 167 thousand tonnes — to 2.2 million tonnes.

Beet sugar production is expected at 4.6 million tonnes, compared to a previously forecast of 4.6 million tonnes.

Sugar imports are forecast to increase by 106 thousand tonnes — to 2.0 million tonnes.

Sugar available for domestic consumption increased by 106 thousand tonnes — to 11.1 million tonnes.

Ending stocks are forecasted at 1.7 million tonnes, compared to a previously forecast of 1.8 million tonnes.

More details: https://www.bakingbusiness.com/articles/65831-usda-lowers-2025-26-us-sugar-production-forecast

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