GLOBAL SUGAR CONSUMPTION ON THE RISE, REPORTS ISO

During the Cana Summit 2025, ISO’s director, José Orive, warned of a historic imbalance in the global sugar market, which could surpass 5 million tons due to surging consumption, particularly in Africa. Orive also addressed the potential repercussions of U.S. tariffs, primarily targeting Asia but possibly disrupting negotiations with major sugar exporters like Brazil. He pointed out that WTO restrictions prevent unilateral trade measures in the sugar sector, suggesting that tariffs could instead serve as strategic bargaining tools, even in discussions beyond sugar, such as ethanol.
Source: Jornal Cana (*Translated by Ia Niani)