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France's sugar beet output is expected to fall more than 7% this year after a severe drought this summer hit yields, and next season could see another drop in planted area if farmers switch to more profitable grain crops, beet growers said on Wednesday. It is reported by Reuters. In its first estimate for this season, growers group CGB put the crop at 32 million tonnes, in line with the French farm ministry's forecast of 31.94 million tonnes i...

Sugarcane crushing and sugar production in Brazil’s centre-south region more than doubled in the first half of November on a yearly basis, industry group Unica said on Thursday, as mills rush to catch-up with last season’s accumulated output levels. It is reported by hellenicshippingnews. Crushing totaled 26.34 million tonnes in the period, up 109.3% from a year ago, while sugar production jumped 162.2% to 1.67 million tonnes, Unica said...

According to the USDA forecast, in 2022/2023 Mexico sugar production is estimated 5% lower to 6,3 million tonnes. It is reported by USDA in its November report. Consumption and stocks are expected to be flat while exports are projected lower with the production decline. Exports are projected down due...

According to the USDA forecast, in 2022/2023 Egypt sugar production is up 70,000 tonnes — to 2,9 million on higher sugarbeet area. It is reported by USDA in its November report. The rise in area is attributed to the establishment of new sugarbeet processing plants. Consumption is up with population growth and expansion of...

According to the USDA forecast, in 2022/2023 Pakistan sugar production is lowered 80,000 tonnes — to 7,1 million due to the impacts of flooding in key production areas. It is reported by USDA in its November report. Consumption continues to grow with a rising population and demand from the expanding food processing sector. Despite the slight decline in produc...

According to the USDA forecast, in 2022/2023 U.S. sugar production is estimated flat at 8,2 million tonnes. It is reported by USDA in its November report. Imports are down 6% — to 3,1 million tonnes based on projected quota programs set at minimum levels consistent with World Trade Organizatio...

According to the USDA forecast, in 2022/2023 China sugar production will up 400,000 tonnes — to 10.0 million tonnes. It is reported by USDA in its November report. The production will increase with rising cane sugar and beet sugar output. Consumption is estimated to rise on the assumption that COVID-related restr...

According to the USDA forecast, in 2022/2023 Thailand sugar production is forecast 343,000 tonnes higher to 10,5 million. It is reported by USDA in its November report. Consumption is expected up in line with anticipated economic recovery. Improved business activity and the expected return of foreign tourists wil...

According to the USDA forecast, in 2022/2023 India sugar production is estimated to decline 3% — to 35.8 million tonnes on lower sugar yields from sugarcane. It is reported by USDA in its November report. Consumption is anticipated to be unchanged while imports rebound. Exports are expected to drop 20% after record exports the year before but remai...

According to the USDA forecast, in 2022/2023 Brazil sugar production is estimated up 2,6 million tonnes — to 38,1 million tonnes as higher sugarcane yields from favorable weather are expected to result in additional sugarcane available for crushing. It is reported by USDA in its November report. Harvested area is lowered as marginal sugarcane areas switch to soybeans and corn. The sugar/ethanol production mix is expected to be unchanged rel...