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New standards (DSTU) regarding the quality of sugar were adopted this year, but it is quite difficult to talk about the readiness of Ukrainian sugar factories according to European standards. Acting Chairman of the National Association of Sugar Producers of Ukraine «Ukrsugar» Nazar Mykhailovyn told about this in an interview for The Ukrainian Farmer. According...

Pakistan sugar production is estimated to drop 600,000 tonnes to 6.3 million on lower sugarcane harvested area as competing crops replace sugarcane. It is reported by USDA in its November report. Sugar consumption is estimated up in line with population growth. Due to the expected decline in output, imports are forecast to climb to 500,000 tons...

7-7.5 tonnes of sugar can be obtained from 1 hectare of sugar beets. The price of sugar at the factory today amounts to €600 without VAT. Meanwhile, the cost of sugar beets growing is $1,500, plus the cost of processing. So, in 2023, the income for 1 hectare of sugar beets amounted to about $2,000. Financial director of Cygnet Agrocompany Volodymyr Bondarenko told about this at Ukrainian professional conference «Grain And Processig: Development Despite the War», Latifundist reported....

China sugar production is anticipated up 1.0 million tonnes to 10.0 million as favorable weather is expected to result in higher sugarcane yields. It is reported by USDA in its November report. Consumption is estimated unchanged. Imports are expected to rise to help fill the gap between supply and demand but total supply remains tight due to...

Sugar beet harvesting campaign is almost over in Ukraine. It is reported by press service of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine. As of the third week of November, farmers harvested sugar beets from the area of 236.3 thousand hectares, 11...

Thailand production is estimated to drop 1.7 million tonnes to 9.4 million due to drought during the intensive growth stage. It is reported by USDA in its November report. Consumption is expected up in line with anticipated economic recovery and tourism that will boost domestic demand for sugar. Exports are estimated hig...

Brazil production is estimated up 3.0 million tonnes to a near-record 41.0 million as favorable weather and increased area are expected to result in additional sugarcane available for crushing. It is reported by USDA in its November report. Favorable sugar prices encouraged farmers to use their land for growing sugarcane instead of grains. The sugar/ethanol production mix is expected...

India production is estimated up 4.0 million tonnes to 36.0 million on higher sugarcane area and yields. It is reported by USDA in its November report. Consumption is anticipated to be up on increased demand from bulk buyers and processed food manufacturers. Exports are forecast lower on the likelihoo...

Global production is estimated up 8.2 million tonnes year-over-year to 183.5 million with higher production for Brazil and India expected to more than offset a decline for Thailand and Pakistan. It is reported by USDA in its November report. Consumption is anticipated to rise to a new record due to growth in markets including India and Pakistan. Exports are estimated higher as Brazil and T...

Sugar production in the European Union (EU) is projected to grow 3% in the 2023/24 season with a strong crop in the bloc's East more than offsetting a drop in France, the United States Agriculture Department (USDA) said in a report on Tuesday. EU's beet sugar production was forecast at 15.5 million metric tons, the USDA said, bolstered by increased plantings mainly in Poland, up 19%, Romania, Slovakia and Hungary, and also Spain. Pla...