Weekly Review-Sugar
01-Feb-2025 07:57 PM
Sugar prices strengthen due to opening of exports
It looks like the sugar market is showing signs of stability and gradual strengthening due to a combination of domestic and international factors. Here's a quick recap:
Exports Impact: The government's decision to allow the export of 10 lakh tonnes of sugar has buoyed domestic prices. Millers are motivated to keep prices elevated, as they want to sell to exporters at higher rates.
Domestic Pricing: Across various regions, mill delivery prices and spot prices have risen, with some significant increases seen in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. However, prices are holding steady or softening in a few other places like Punjab and Raipur.
Free Sale Quota: The announcement of a 22.5 lakh tonne free sale quota for February seems well-calibrated to match demand and supply, keeping the market balanced for now.
Global Market Trends: Sugar prices are strengthening internationally, partly due to Brazil's stronger currency, which makes its sugar less competitive on the global market. On top of that, Thailand's production has been downgraded by 8 lakh tonnes, which could put additional pressure on the global supply chain.
Domestic Production: The lower sugar production in India compared to last year has kept mill stocks low, reducing downward pressure on prices.
It seems the combination of these factors—limited domestic production, higher demand from exports, and a tightening global supply—will likely keep prices strong for the foreseeable future.
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