Jalles expects to process 7.8 million metric tons of sugarcane in the 2026/27 crop year, up 10.2% from 7.08 million tons in 2025/26, supported by higher field productivity and improved industrial utilization. Crushing capacity usage is projected to increase to 86.7% from 78.6%, while average cane yields are forecast at 80.4 t/ha, an 8% year-on-year gain. The company will allocate a larger share of feedstock to ethanol, raising the biofuel mix to 59% from 53.6%. Ethanol output is projected at 372 million liters, up 18%, while sugar production is expected to fall 4.2% to 418,100 tons as sugar’s share declines to 41%. ATR is forecast at 137.1 kg/t, down 1.6%. Capital expenditures are budgeted at R$610.3 million, with total investments reaching R$1.09 billion, down 5% year on year.
Source: Nova Cana
JALLES PREDICTS A 10% INCREASE IN SUGARCANE MILLING IN THE 2026/27 HARVEST.
Published On - 20 de June de 2026