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Global Sugar Market Weekly Summary
For the Week of April 27, 2025
Welcome to the weekly summary of the global sugar market.
 For more detailed reporting and analysis, visit the CropGPT website.

Key Market Updates:
India – Uttar Pradesh’s Push for Sugar Sector Growth
  • The Uttar Pradesh government, under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, aims to elevate the state's economy to a trillion-dollar scale, with a strong emphasis on the sugar industry.
  • Over 16,000 centers were inspected this season, leading to punitive actions for procurement irregularities to protect sugarcane farmers.
  • Plans are underway to expand sugarcane and jaggery production, targeting an industry value of ₹1.62 lakh crore within three years.
Brazil – Mixed Sugar Production Outlook
  • Brazil’s 2025 sugar production is forecasted to grow 2.3% to 44.7 million metric tons, supported by expanded crystallization capacities and favorable milling conditions.
  • However, adverse weather in São Paulo could cause a 3.4% production decline, dragging production to 44.1 million metric tons.
  • Brazil's dominant position continues to exert downward pressure on global sugar prices.
Thailand – Export Crisis Due to Chinese Ban
  • Thailand's sugar sector faces financial hardship after China banned sugar syrup imports citing sanitation concerns.
  • Despite inspections, the ban remains unresolved, resulting in severe operational disruptions for Thai exporters.
Egypt – Sugar Self-Sufficiency Milestone
  • Egypt achieved self-sufficiency in sugar production, exceeding 3 million metric tons in 2025, driven by increased sugar beet cultivation.
  • The government plans to introduce a value-added tax (VAT) on sugar in fiscal year 2025–26 to sustain production and bolster revenues.
Philippines – Stable but Constrained Outlook
  • Sugar output is expected to stabilize at 1.85 million metric tons in 2026.
  • Despite lower mill site prices anticipated in 2025, steady domestic demand, especially from industrial users, supports continued cultivation.
Russia (Krasnodar Region) – Harvest Challenges and Recovery Efforts
  • Sugar beet harvests fell 24% in 2024 to 7.3 million tons.
  • However, a 12% increase in cultivation area for 2025 signals efforts toward production recovery, backed by governmental support.

Global Market Trends:
  • Government policies, climate impacts, and trade barriers continue to heavily influence sugar production and pricing worldwide.
  • While Brazil and Egypt project growth, Thailand faces major export challenges that could tighten regional supplies.
  • Analysts remain vigilant as global demand and price trajectories are expected to shift based on upcoming seasonal and geopolitical developments.

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Welcome to the weekly summary of the global sugar market for 04/27/2025. For more information on any aspect of this report, please visit the CropGPT website for far more detailed reporting and analysis. Uttar Pradesh's government, under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, targets economic growth to a trillion dollar scale, with the sugar industry being a vital component. The administration has initiated stringent measures against procurement malpractices to safeguard sugarcane farmers, with inspections at over 16,000 centers, resulting in punitive actions for noncompliance. Plans are underway to bolster sugarcane and jaggery production, aiming to escalate the sector's value to Guarro's one point six two lakh crore over the next three years.

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In Brazil, sugar production is expected to grow by 2.3% to 44,700,000 tons in the 2025 season, driven by improved crystallization capacities and favorable milling conditions. However, adverse weather in Sao Paulo is projected to reduce sugar production by 3.4%, bringing it down to 44,118,000 tons. This dichotomy contributes to a downward pressure on global sugar prices, given Brazil's influential position in the market. Thailand's sugar sector faces hurdles following China's ban on sugar syrup imports over sanitation issues. This disruption has caused severe financial setbacks and operational halts for Thai exporters, with the ban yet to be resolved despite some factories undergoing scrutiny.

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Egypt celebrates self sufficiency in sugar production, surpassing 3,000,000 tons in 2025, largely due to increased sugar beet cultivation. The government plans to introduce a value added tax on sugar in the fiscal year, seeking revenue while maintaining production levels. In The Philippines, sugar output is expected to stabilize at 1,850,000 metric tons in 2026, constrained by economic and environmental factors. Despite a forecast of lower mill site prices in 2025, farmers remain optimistic for better pricing and continue their cultivation practices, as domestic demand stays consistent largely due to industrial consumption. Krasnodar, Russia, reports a significant 24% drop in sugar beet harvest in 2024, producing 7,300,000 tons.

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However, an increased cultivation area by 12% in 2025 signals potential recovery efforts. Governmental support is being extended to counteract the reduced yields and stabilize the sugar industry. Globally, the sugar market contends with varying dynamics, influenced by governmental policies, climatic impacts, and trade barriers. While regions like Brazil and Egypt prepare for potential production increases, markets such as Thailand face substantial export challenges. Industry analysts closely monitor these trends, as they play a critical role in shaping global demand and price trajectories.

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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.