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This is your Daily Sugar Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark podcast.
Hello sugar watchers, and welcome to Daily Sugar Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark—your go-to source for the latest updates on the sweetest commodity in world markets. I’m Vanessa, and today, we’re taking a close-up look at what’s been happening with sugar this week, from global supply and demand to the current spot price and what all this could mean for your shopping list, your portfolio, and even your morning coffee habit.
So, let’s get right into it. As of today, October 16, 2025, sugar is trading at 15.85 U.S. cents per pound—up just over 1% from yesterday, but down nearly 30% from this time last year. That’s according to Trading Economics, where you can see these numbers move pretty much every day. Now, if you’re new to this world, cents per pound is how sugar futures are quoted, and it gives us a clear benchmark for what’s happening in the market.
Now, why are we seeing such a big tumble from last year’s highs? The big story is global supply. We’ve had a bumper crop season in some of the world’s biggest sugar producers: Brazil, India, and Thailand. Just last month, Brazil’s Center-South region—the world’s largest sugar-producing area—saw output jump by more than 10% compared to a year ago. And over in India, the monsoon rains delivered 8% more rainfall than average, which usually means healthier crops and higher yields. The Indian National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories is actually forecasting a 19% jump in production for the 2025/26 season, following a tough year last time. That’s a huge swing.
Thailand is also expecting a stronger harvest, with the Thai Sugar Miller Corp predicting about 5% more sugar this year. So, we’ve got supply signals flashing green in all the big exporting countries. Not surprisingly, this has put some serious pressure on prices. In fact, global sugar prices hit multi-year lows just last month and have only recently started to stabilize or inch up a bit—thanks mostly to some short-covering and a slightly weaker U.S. dollar, which can sometimes give commodities like sugar a little boost.
But here’s where it gets interesting. Even with all this extra sugar hitting the market, not everyone is convinced the world will be swimming in the stuff. The International Sugar Organization, or ISO, recently put out its own projections, warning that global production and consumption are still running neck and neck, and that even with a surge in supply, we could still end up with only a tiny deficit this year. That means there’s a real chance that the balance could tip either way, depending on what happens with weather, exports, and even government policies like ethanol blending in India.
Now, for those of you watching sugar for personal or business reasons, here’s your practical takeaway: Don’t expect a sudden spike in retail sugar prices anytime soon. With global stocks building and big exporters ramping up production, the pressure is really on the downside for now. That said, futures can swing sharply on weather events, export changes, or shifts in currency markets. So, keeping an eye on those Brazilian and Indian crop reports will help you stay ahead of the market.
And if you’re a food business owner or just someone who buys sugar by the bag at the grocery store, you might feel the impact more slowly. But over time, lower world prices can eventually filter down to retail, especially if global supplies keep climbing and competition among exporters heats up.
Before we wrap, let’s talk a bit about trends in the sugar world. Whole Foods recently flagged “sweet, but make it mindful” as a big theme for 2026—people want real sugar, but they want less of it, and they’re gravitating toward cane sugar for its natural profile. So, while the world market is awash in sugar, consumer tastes are shifting toward quality over quantity, and that’s something for producers and buyers alike to watch.
That’s it for today’s sugar market update. Thanks so much for tuning in to Daily Sugar Price Tracker, and remember—whether you’re baking a cake, running a cafe, or just curious how the world’s sweet tooth is being satisfied, I’m here to keep you informed, one sugar crystal at a time. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and tune in next time for the latest on sugar prices, trends, and tips. Until then, stay sweet and keep tracking with Vanessa Clark!
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