Market Review - On Tuesday, sugar futures prices rebounded, with the January contract closing at 5483 CNY/ton, an increase of 38 CNY/ton or 0.7% from the previous trading day [1] Fundamental Summary - According to S&P Global's survey of 11 analysts, the sugarcane crushing volume in Brazil's central-south region is expected to decrease by 1.5% year-on-year in the first half of October, totaling 33.42 million tons. However, sugar production in the same region is projected to increase by 0.6% to 2.47 million tons [2] - In October, sugar enterprises in Guangxi are nearing the end of their sales work, with sugar production expected to commence in late October or early November, marking the start of the new crushing season [2] - As of October 24, the cost of imported sugar from Brazil within quota is 4085 CNY/ton (15% tariff), which is 1695 CNY/ton lower than Guangxi sugar prices; outside the quota, the cost is 5192 CNY/ton (50% tariff), 588 CNY/ton lower than Guangxi sugar prices [2] Institutional Perspectives - Shenwan Hongyuan Futures noted that the increase in new sugar supply from Brazil is leading the global sugar market into a phase of inventory accumulation. The reduction in Brazilian oil prices is causing ethanol prices to decline, resulting in a downward shift in sugar price levels. Raw sugar prices have broken through their range, and a downward trend is expected, although domestic costs during the new crushing season may provide some support for sugar prices in the short term [3] - Guotou Anxin Futures observed that overnight US sugar prices were volatile. With high sugar production levels in Brazil and favorable production expectations in India and Thailand, the international market is well-supplied, putting pressure on US sugar prices. Domestically, market focus is shifting towards estimates for the new crushing season. Weather conditions in Guangxi during the third quarter have been favorable, with rainfall above average. Remote sensing data indicates an increase in the vegetation index for sugarcane in Guangxi, suggesting positive expectations for sugar production in the 25/26 crushing season, with attention on future weather and sugarcane growth [3]