El Niño to cut India 2026/27 sugar output to 29 million-31 million tons, tightening global supply
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Strengthening El Niño is cutting Indian monsoon rainfall (~15% below normal), with surveyed estimates placing 2026/27 sugar output at 29&31 Mt versus ~31 Mt this season. With the International Sugar Organization already flagging a ~260 kt global deficit and India opening duty-free raw sugar imports to curb record domestic prices, the setup implies tighter global balances and supports elevated raw sugar futures in the near term.
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A strengthening El Niño has pushed India’s monsoon rainfall to about 15% below normal, raising risks for the next sugar crop. Analysts expect India’s 2026/27 sugar output to fall to 29 million to 31 million tons, versus 31 million tons this season. The International Sugar Organization has warned the global market could face a deficit of roughly 260,000 tons. India last month allowed duty-free imports of raw sugar to curb record domestic prices, while New York raw sugar futures are up about 30% this year.
