Sugar & Confectionery – Trade & Market Updates

FABAG reports widespread rice and sugar smuggling, urging urgent government action to protect businesses and restore fair market competition.

The South African Canegrowers Association raises alarm over a steep rise in sugar imports, warning of major losses to local producers.

The Indian government plans to permit sugar exports following a drop in ethanol production, creating a larger domestic surplus.

Nigeria rolls out national outgrower programme to scale sugarcane cultivation and cut reliance on sugar imports.

India considers reopening sugar exports as lower ethanol diversion leaves mills with excess inventory for the new season.