Sugar Prices Retreat to Multi-Year Lows on the Outlook for Ample Global Supplies

Core Insights - Sugar prices are experiencing a significant decline, with NY Sugar reaching a 4.5-year low and London sugar hitting a new 4.25-year low due to expectations of robust global sugar supplies [2][3] Global Sugar Supply Outlook - BMI Group projects a global sugar surplus of 10.5 million metric tons (MMT) for 2025/26, while Covrig Analytics estimates a surplus of 4.1 MMT for 2025/25 [2] - Brazil's sugar output has increased, with a reported 10.8% year-on-year rise in the second half of September to 3.137 MMT, and cumulative output for 2025-26 through September rising by 0.8% year-on-year to 33.524 MMT [3] Regional Production Factors - India's sugar production is expected to rebound by 19% year-on-year to 34.9 MMT for 2025/26, following a significant decline of 17.5% to 26.2 MMT in 2024/25 [4] - The Indian Meteorological Department reported cumulative monsoon rainfall of 937.2 mm, which is 8% above normal, indicating favorable conditions for sugar crop production [4] Export Dynamics - India may divert 4 MMT of sugar for ethanol production in 2025/26, which could lead to increased exports of up to 4 MMT, surpassing earlier expectations of 2 MMT [5] - Thailand's sugar production is also projected to rise by 5% year-on-year to 10.5 MMT for 2025/26, contributing to bearish market conditions [6]