国际糖市供应过剩，新榨季糖市出现新信号

Core Viewpoint - The global sugar market is expected to experience a supply surplus of 7.4 million tons in the 2025/2026 season, marking a ten-year high, with a contrasting situation in the domestic market where both domestic production and high import levels exert pressure on sugar prices [1][3]. Global Sugar Market Analysis - Brazil's sugar production for the 2025/2026 season reached 39.9 million tons by mid-November, a year-on-year increase of 1.13%, despite lower yields due to reduced rainfall [2]. - India's sugarcane minimum purchase price has been raised to 3,550 rupees per ton, leading to an expansion in planting area to 5.724 million hectares and a projected sugar production of 30.95 million tons, with a significant year-on-year increase of 27.69% [2]. - Thailand's sugar production is expected to rise to 11 million tons due to high sugarcane purchase prices, with exports reaching 5.1349 million tons in the first ten months of 2025, indicating increased export pressure [2]. Domestic Sugar Market Pressure - China's domestic sugar production for the 2025/2026 season is projected at 11.8 million tons, with significant increases in Guangxi and Yunnan provinces, while Guangdong's production slightly decreased due to typhoon impacts [4]. - High import levels are evident, with Brazil exporting 4.3718 million tons of sugar to China from January to November 2025, and an estimated total import of 4.9 million tons for the year [4]. - The domestic sugar consumption structure shows a strong industrial demand but weak consumer demand, with industrial consumption rising while beverage and dairy production has declined [4]. Key Factors to Monitor - The sugar-ethanol ratio is a critical factor affecting sugar production, with Brazil's ethanol production accounting for 50% of global output; a decline in the sugar-ethanol ratio could lead to reduced sugar production [5]. - India's export policy will significantly influence sugar prices, with a potential increase in exportable sugar to 2 million tons if domestic prices fall below export parity [5]. Long-term Outlook - The European sugar market is expected to see a decline in production due to falling sugar prices, with the average price in the 2024/2025 season at 555 euros per ton, significantly lower than the previous season [6]. - Thailand's sugarcane purchase price is set at 890 baht per ton, which may reduce farmers' willingness to plant sugarcane [6]. - The global sugar market is anticipated to continue its supply surplus trend, with strong production momentum from Brazil and India, while China faces dual pressures from increased domestic production and high import levels [6].