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Supply Risk and El Niño Threaten Global Sugar Market, Brazil Production Faces Rain Delays
A former Wilmar executive predicts the sugar market could see its most bullish conditions in 20 years as El Niño causes supply crunches in India and excessive rain hampers Brazil's massive sugarcane harvest.
Atypical Rain in Brazil's Center-South Halts Sugarcane Harvest, Spiking Ethanol Prices
Unexpected heavy rain in Brazil's main sugarcane region caused a short-term operational bottleneck, driving hydrous and anhydrous ethanol prices up significantly despite high stocks.
Global Sugar Price Surge, El Niño Fears Spark Rally in Brazilian Agro Stocks
Policy shifts in India and El Niño fears drove raw sugar to a one-year high, triggering massive stock gains for Brazilian agro-industrial giants São Martinho and Jalles Machado.
Brazil’s ‘Sin Tax’ Rate Proposal Postponed to Avoid Political Backlash Before October Election
The government has delayed sending the final rates for its new Selective Tax to Congress, disrupting planning for consumer and commodity sectors.
Stable Fly Crisis Forces 60% Milk Loss in São Paulo Dairy Farms, Exposing Sugarcane Byproduct Conflict
An outbreak of blood-feeding stable flies, linked to the disposal of sugarcane ethanol byproducts, is devastating livestock in Brazil's largest state.
Brazil Congress Approves Fuel Tax Cut, Guarantees Zero Federal Tax and $231 Million Subsidy for Ethanol
Brazilian lawmakers approved a bill to cut federal fuel taxes while mandating subsidies and tax parity rules to protect the domestic ethanol sector.
São Martinho Profit Plunges 39% as Lower Sugar Prices and Strategic Ethanol Delay Hit Q1 Results
Brazilian agribusiness giant São Martinho reported a 39.3% drop in net profit for 1Q27, driven by falling commodity prices and a decision to withhold ethanol sales.
Brazil Agro-Giant São Martinho's Profit Plunges 39.3%, Highlighting Global Price Pressure on Bioenergy Sector
Brazilian bioenergy leader São Martinho saw Q1 net profit fall 39.3%, as low global commodity prices for sugar and ethanol outpaced gains in agricultural productivity, challenging the massive agro-industrial sector.
Supply Crisis: Brazil Weather Fears Drive Sugar Prices to 10-Month High as Frost Threatens Arabica Coffee
Sugar futures surged over 11% this week after official data confirmed a massive drop in Brazil's June output, while frost risk lifts coffee.
Unseasonal Rains Halt Safrinha Corn Harvest, Disrupt Sugar Crushing in Brazil South
Atypical July rains, driven by El Niño, are delaying the safrinha corn harvest and cane crushing, signaling a supply shock for corn and sugar futures.
Brazil’s Mandatory Ethanol Blend Hike to 32% Fuels Demand Catalyst for Sugar-Energy Stocks
Government-mandated hike in anhydrous ethanol blend creates a demand floor for Brazilian biofuel producers and strengthens energy security.
Sugarcane Producers Gain Profit Edge as Ethanol Price Parity Hits 8-Year High
Competitive price of hydrous ethanol against gasoline, driven by high production, boosts profitability for Brazil's sugar and energy sector.
Record Sugarcane Crush in Brazil's Center-South Confirms Supply Surge, Intensifying Ethanol/Sugar Price Tension
High cane volumes in São Paulo confirm a strong harvest, but mills are prioritizing ethanol, creating a nuanced supply outlook.
Brazil Center-South Sugarcane Crop Forecast Jumps to 641 Million Tons, Driving Record Ethanol Shift
Near-record Brazil sugarcane volume creates capacity for producers to pivot toward high-priced ethanol, maximizing returns.
Brazil’s Center-South Sugar Harvest Accelerates 24/7; Near-Record Crush Drives Ethanol Pivot
Near-record sugarcane crush forecast for 2026/27 is driving a pivot toward profitable ethanol production, signaling a supply boost for majors.
Record Sugarcane Grinding Pace in São Paulo Sustains High Ethanol Volume
Mills in Brazil’s Center-South are processing cane at a record pace, shifting mix further toward ethanol as low global sugar prices persist.
Storms Damage São Paulo Cane and Soy; Abag Warns of Supply Impact
Severe storms in São Paulo and heavy rains in Rio Grande do Sul spark supply concerns, impacting sugar and corn futures as Abag calls for urgent infrastructure investments.
Heavy Storms in Brazil Delay Coffee and Sugarcane Harvests
Heavy unseasonal rainfall in Brazil's agricultural heartland has delayed coffee and sugarcane harvests, fueling supply concerns and impacting logistics.
US Tariff Hike Hits 36.5% of Brazil Ag Exports Starting July 22
A 25% US tariff starting July 22 will hit $4.6 billion of Brazil's agricultural exports, forcing trade shifts for sugar, wood, and grain producers.
Trump's Tariffs Spare Brazilian Beef and Coffee but Hit Ethanol
The USTR's new 25% Section 301 tariffs on Brazil exempt multi-billion dollar beef and coffee exports but penalize the sugarcane and biofuel sectors.
Brazil Approves R$ 300 Million Northeast Sugar Cane Subsidy
A congressional committee has approved an amendment to MP 1345/26, granting a R$ 12 per ton subsidy to Northeast sugar cane growers to offset US tariffs.