Global sugar consumption is expected to continue a gradual growth trajectory of 1.2% per year in the 2026/2027 harvest, driven by emerging economies in Asia and Africa. According to Cepea researchers, the global sugar market is heading toward a looser supply scenario during the 2026/2027 harvest. Cepea says the Brazilian sugarcane production could exceed 620 million metric tons, but the increase does not necessarily guarantee a strong rise in sugar output. With the global market projected to have ample sugar availability among major producers, the sector is likely to adjust the mix between sugar and ethanol. Brazil is expected to produce between 41 and 44 million tons of sugar in the 2026/2027 harvest, up from 39.17 million tons in the current 2025/26 season, according to data from sugar and ethanol industry group UNICA.
Sources: ANBA/Datamar News