Actual
20.84
Daily Change
-0.27 -1.28%
Monthly
16.17%
Yearly
32.82%
Q4 Forecast
20.68
Sugar - Summary

US sugar futures were above 20 cents per pound, their highest level since February 2025, as unfavorable weather conditions in major producing countries raised concerns about global production. In Brazil, rains have delayed cane crushing in the Centre-South region and are expected to reduce sugar output this season. A significant portion of the sugarcane crop could be left to be crushed during the next harvest season, potentially extending the current crushing season into late February or early March. The El Niño weather event is also expected to weigh on production. In India, a weak monsoon could curb yields, while scorching summer temperatures in Europe are expected to result in the worst sugar-beet harvest in more than a decade. In Thailand, drought conditions in key sugar-producing regions are also threatening production. Sugar prices have risen more than 8% so far in October and are up around 40% since July.

Sugar - Stats

Sugar fell to 20.84 USd/Lbs on October 14, 2026, down 1.28% from the previous day. Over the past month, Sugar's price has risen 16.17%, and is up 32.82% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, Sugar reached an all time high of 65.20 in November of 1974. Sugar - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on October 15 of 2026.

Sugar - Forecast

Sugar fell to 20.84 USd/Lbs on October 14, 2026, down 1.28% from the previous day. Over the past month, Sugar's price has risen 16.17%, and is up 32.82% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Sugar is expected to trade at 20.68 Cents/LB by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 22.13 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Soybeans 1,272.42 -4.83 -0.38% -3.64% 25.89% Oct/15
Wheat 668.72 -4.53 -0.67% -8.49% 33.08% Oct/15
Lumber 533.00 -13.50 -2.47% -5.24% -14.92% Oct/14
Cheese 1.59 0.0079 0.50% 3.84% -8.67% Oct/15
Palm Oil 4,700.00 18.00 0.38% -3.77% 5.05% Oct/14
Milk 15.05 0 0% -6.64% -10.74% Oct/14
Cocoa 5,735.00 2.00 0.03% -3.17% -1.27% Oct/14
Cotton 79.99 -0.674 -0.84% -5.18% 25.51% Oct/15
Rubber 259.50 -5.90 -2.22% 8.67% 52.29% Oct/14
Orange Juice 142.45 0.60 0.42% -6.38% -26.19% Oct/14
Coffee 298.05 5.35 1.83% 5.08% -24.53% Oct/14
Oat 395.28 -2.2232 -0.56% -1.73% 35.60% Oct/15
Wool 1,820.00 0 0% -3.09% 19.97% Oct/15
Rice 17.24 0.0550 0.32% 8.83% 61.26% Oct/15
Canola 804.48 -7.22 -0.89% -2.71% 30.24% Oct/15
Sugar 20.84 -0.27 -1.28% 16.17% 32.82% Oct/14
Corn 479.12 -1.6328 -0.34% -10.32% 13.60% Oct/15


Sugar
The Sugar No. 11 contract is the world benchmark contract for raw sugar trading and is available on The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). The size of each contract is 112,000 pounds. The biggest producer and exporter of sugar in the world is Brazil (21% of total production and 45% of total exports). A significant amount of sugar is also produced in India, European Union, China, Thailand and the United States. The sugar prices displayed in Trading Economics are based on over-the-counter (OTC) and contract for difference (CFD) financial instruments.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
20.84 21.11 65.20 1.25 1912 - 2026 Cents/LB Daily

News Stream
Sugar Hits 19-month High
Sugar increased to 21.28 USd/Lbs, the highest since February 2025. Over the past 4 weeks, Sugar gained 18.01%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 34.94%.
2026-10-14
Sugar Prices Near 20-Month Highs
US sugar futures were above 20 cents per pound, their highest level since February 2025, as unfavorable weather conditions in major producing countries raised concerns about global production. In Brazil, rains have delayed cane crushing in the Centre-South region and are expected to reduce sugar output this season. A significant portion of the sugarcane crop could be left to be crushed during the next harvest season, potentially extending the current crushing season into late February or early March. The El Niño weather event is also expected to weigh on production. In India, a weak monsoon could curb yields, while scorching summer temperatures in Europe are expected to result in the worst sugar-beet harvest in more than a decade. In Thailand, drought conditions in key sugar-producing regions are also threatening production. Sugar prices have risen more than 8% so far in October and are up around 40% since July.
2026-10-07
Sugar Futures Remain High
US sugar futures traded near 19 per pound, close to their highest since April 2025, amid growing supply concerns. While current supplies remain ample, the outlook is tightening rapidly as El Niño raises the risk of a deficit in the new season. Sugar is particularly exposed, with production concentrated in Brazil, India and Thailand, where weather risks are already mounting. StoneX recently projected a global sugar deficit of 900,000 tons in 2026/27, with several major producers expected to see lower output, including Thailand, India and the European Union. Thai production is expected to fall by at least 17% to below 10 million tons, while below-normal monsoon rainfall is raising concerns over India’s cane yields. In Europe, extreme summer heat is weighing on the sugar-beet crop, with output expected to decline by 19%. Meanwhile, wetter-than-normal conditions in Brazil’s Center-South are delaying harvesting and crushing, limiting mills’ ability to increase sugar production.
2026-10-01