CropGPT - Sugar

The weekly report on the global Sugar market for week 38. Brought to you by CropGPT

Show Notes

This episode highlights the latest developments in the global sugar market.
  • In Pakistan, sugarcane crops are under severe pressure due to widespread pest outbreaks, notably perilla and whitefly. These pests have spread from the north to southern regions, causing substantial damage. The government has launched farmer awareness campaigns and is promoting the use of insecticides such as imidacloprid. Despite these interventions, the migration of pests continues to threaten the country’s sugarcane output.
  • Ukraine's sugar sector is experiencing a downturn, with four major refineries, including Kapitanivsky and Krasylivsky, opting out of operations for the 2025–2026 season. Industry overcapacity and weak demand are the main drivers behind these closures, raising long-term concerns about domestic production viability.
  • In India’s Karnataka state, sugarcane farmers are calling for increased support. Concerns include losses from excessive rainfall, low support prices, and delayed payments. Farmers demand higher state advisory pricing over the existing fair and remunerative price structure, along with compensation for crop damage.
  • China’s pledge to send 19,000 tons of refined sugar to North Korea coincides with the 80th anniversary of the Workers' Party. The aid aims to stabilize North Korea’s food prices and improve public sentiment, reflecting both humanitarian and diplomatic motivations.
  • Meanwhile, in Islamabad, Pakistani authorities have introduced standardized sugar pricing to prevent profiteering and ensure affordability. As of mid-September 2025, the retail price is fixed at Rs. 177 per kilogram, marking a clear effort to stabilize domestic markets amid global price volatility.
  • Collectively, these developments reflect the complex mix of agronomic, economic, and political factors shaping sugar market trends worldwide.

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Welcome to the weekly summary of the global sugar market for 09/21/2025. For more information on any aspect of this report, please visit the CropGPT website for far more detailed reporting and analysis. Pakistan. Sugarcane production in Pakistan faces significant threats due to pest outbreaks, including perilla and whitefly. These pests have migrated from northern to southern regions, inflicting substantial damage.

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The government is actively engaging relevant departments and launching awareness programs for farmers. Strategies include using the insecticide imidacloprid to combat these pests. Despite these measures, the ongoing threat from pest migration poses a serious risk to the country's sugarcane industry. Ukraine. Ukraine's sugar industry is experiencing a downturn with four key sugar refineries, including the Kapitanivsky and Krasylivsky sugar plants, choosing not to operate in the twenty twenty five-twenty six season.

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A lack of demand and market overcapacity are the primary reasons. This inactivity in major factories is reshaping the industry and raising concerns about the future of sugar production amidst challenging economic conditions. India. In Karnataka, India, sugarcane farmers are demanding better support from the state, due to issues like crop losses from rain, low support prices, and unpaid dues. They advocate for higher state advisory prices over the fair and remunerative price, and call for immediate payment of arrears and higher compensation for crop damage.

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This situation underscores the struggle faced by sugarcane farmers in securing sustainable prices and adequate support in a region heavily dependent on sugarcane agriculture. China's aid to North Korea. China plans to provide North Korea with 19,000 tons of refined sugar to coincide with the eightieth anniversary of the ruling Workers' Party. This aid aims to stabilize food prices and improve public sentiment in North Korea. It also highlights the political messaging of North Korea's leadership and its relationship with China amidst ongoing economic challenges.

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Sugar price regulation in Islamabad. The Islamabad District Administration in Pakistan has set new standardized retail prices for refined sugar to combat profiteering and ensure affordability for consumers. From mid September twenty twenty five, the retail price is set at Rs. 177 per kilogram. This governmental intervention underscores efforts to stabilize market prices and prevent hoarding amidst fluctuating global sugar prices.

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These summaries provide insights into the current challenges and governmental responses related to sugarcane and sugar industries across various countries, from pest outbreaks to economic measures aimed at stabilizing the sugar market and supporting local farmers. Remember, our CropGPT site contains far more details and reports about the sugar market, including crop health reports, twenty years of weather data, and even pricing data and earning call analysis. This podcast is just a few selected highlights for the week.