Sugar futures in the US fell below 15 US cents, reaching one-week lows, pressured by lower oil prices, which reduce incentives to divert sugarcane toward ethanol production and could boost sugar output. Investors also monitored the recovery of India's monsoon, which has eased some concerns over global supplies, although broader structural factors continue to support the market. The rainfall deficit narrowed to 15% below the historical average by July 8, a marked improvement from the 42% shortfall recorded at the end of June. However, India's Ministry of Earth Sciences continues to warn that this year's monsoon could still be the weakest in 11 years. Rainfall between June and September is critical for sugarcane development. Meanwhile, the El Nino risk remained a concern. The weather phenomenon typically causes drought and heat in major sugar-producing countries like India and Thailand, while it can also favor excessive rainfall during the harvest in Brazil.

Sugar fell to 14.88 USd/Lbs on July 11, 2026, down 1.59% from the previous day. Over the past month, Sugar's price has risen 4.57%, but it is still 8.71% lower than a year ago, 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 July 12 of 2026.

Sugar fell to 14.88 USd/Lbs on July 11, 2026, down 1.59% from the previous day. Over the past month, Sugar's price has risen 4.57%, but it is still 8.71% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Sugar is expected to trade at 14.61 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 13.73 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Soybeans 1,196.50 16.75 1.42% 7.31% 19.14% Jul/10
Wheat 632.00 20.75 3.39% 7.71% 15.96% Jul/10
Lumber 623.00 -2.50 -0.40% 0.57% -6.67% Jul/10
Cheese 1.62 -0.0210 -1.28% 0.37% -7.67% Jul/10
Palm Oil 4,513.00 -81.00 -1.76% -0.84% 8.10% Jul/10
Milk 15.67 -0.02 -0.13% -2.18% -9.79% Jul/10
Cocoa 6,065.00 -390.00 -6.04% 56.80% -26.81% Jul/11
Cotton 81.54 0.910 1.13% 6.70% 22.88% Jul/11
Rubber 217.20 -1.00 -0.46% -2.43% 30.61% Jul/10
Orange Juice 142.50 -2.05 -1.42% -12.74% -54.60% Jul/11
Coffee 334.25 -13.65 -3.92% 33.57% 15.82% Jul/10
Oat 301.25 6.0000 2.03% -4.52% -18.53% Jul/10
Wool 1,909.00 0 0% -2.80% 57.51% Jul/10
Rice 13.35 -0.0900 -0.67% 9.34% 4.42% Jul/10
Canola 777.60 3.60 0.47% 0.60% 13.90% Jul/10
Sugar 14.88 -0.24 -1.59% 4.57% -8.71% Jul/11
Corn 438.00 10.2500 2.40% 6.38% 10.61% Jul/10


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
14.88 15.12 65.20 1.25 1912 - 2026 Cents/LB Daily

News Stream
Sugar Futures Ease to 1-Week Lows
Sugar futures in the US fell below 15 US cents, reaching one-week lows, pressured by lower oil prices, which reduce incentives to divert sugarcane toward ethanol production and could boost sugar output. Investors also monitored the recovery of India's monsoon, which has eased some concerns over global supplies, although broader structural factors continue to support the market. The rainfall deficit narrowed to 15% below the historical average by July 8, a marked improvement from the 42% shortfall recorded at the end of June. However, India's Ministry of Earth Sciences continues to warn that this year's monsoon could still be the weakest in 11 years. Rainfall between June and September is critical for sugarcane development. Meanwhile, the El Nino risk remained a concern. The weather phenomenon typically causes drought and heat in major sugar-producing countries like India and Thailand, while it can also favor excessive rainfall during the harvest in Brazil.
2026-07-10
Sugar Futures Near 2-Month Highs
Sugar futures in the US traded above 15 US cents, the highest level since mid-May, partly supported by higher oil prices, which encourage cane diversion to ethanol production and could tighten sugar output. At the same time, concerns over global supplies persisted, with a strengthening El Niño threatening crop production in key growing regions across Asia and the Americas. In India, weaker monsoon rains have raised concerns over lower sugar yields and a smaller sugarcane harvest, with insufficient rainfall potentially affecting both the current crop and the development of next season's harvest. Meanwhile, the market continued to monitor developments in top producer Brazil, where recent rainfall delayed harvesting in key growing regions. The latest data showed sugar production in Brazil's key Center-South region fell about 3% yoy to 2.31 million tons in the first half of June, pointing to continued growth in biofuel supply.
2026-07-08
Sugar Futures at Over 1-Week Low
Sugar futures in the US traded around 14.8 US cents, the lowest in a week, as softer oil prices reduced incentives to divert sugarcane to ethanol production, improving the global sugar supply outlook. Meanwhile, India's strengthening monsoon reinforced expectations of higher sugar output after the world's second-largest producer entered a rainfall surplus in early July, with more rain forecast through mid-July. Despite improving near-term supply prospects, analysts expect weather-related supply risks to support prices over the medium term. El Niño continues to threaten crops in major producers such as India and Brazil, while Thailand remains under pressure from below-average rainfall and reduced planted area. Investors also monitored the pace of Brazil's harvest and mills' sugar-to-ethanol mix, as strong domestic ethanol demand continued. The latest data showed sugar production in Brazil's key Center-South region fell about 3% yoy to 2.31 million tons in the first half of June.
2026-07-06