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  • January 9, 2019

Back in the range, where next?

Raws Yes, the downside of the recent range at 12.20c broke. But below ...

  • January 10, 2019

What could break the range?

Prices have remained rangebound but have moved up in the past couple o...

  • January 16, 2019

Producer Pricing Levels Close

Raws It’s been a relatively quiet week, though Tuesday saw a renewed...

  • January 22, 2019

What Lurks Beneath?

In the short term Indian raws are offered above 13c with Chinese refin...

  • January 24, 2019

All Eyes On India for a Breakout

The futures range has been narrowng in recent months (see chart below)...

  • January 29, 2019

March Whites Expiry – India Again

We think the H’19 and H/K spread will continue to weaken ahead of ex...

  • January 29, 2019

Indian Budget Ahead

Indian farmers are protesting late cane payments. This increases the p...

  • February 4, 2019

Thailand – Continuation of Higher Raws Production

Mills continue to produce more raw sugar as competition for whites exp...

Global themes 

  • May 13, 2024

The Impact of Climate Change on Food Security

Insight Focus Unfavorable weather conditions are impacting crops, with...

  • April 25, 2024

Why SAF is the Best Tool to Reduce Net Carbon Emissions

Insight Focus Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is the only realistic ro...

PET
  • April 5, 2024

Quick Wins for Sustainable Plastic Packaging

Insight Focus Sustainability in packaging is no longer optional &ndash...

  • April 3, 2024

SAF Supply and Demand Dynamics

Insight Focus There are a few well-established production pathways for...

Business Intelligence Insights 

Sugar

Daily Market Price Updates and Commentary 10th May 2024

  • May 10, 2024

Opening at unchanged the market quickly settled into a tight trading b...

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Ethanol

CS Brazil: Sugar or Ethanol? 01st May 2024

  • May 1, 2024

This report is updated weekly, for daily information refer to our ...

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Sugar

Sugar Futures and Market Data: 13th May 2024

  • May 13, 2024

Insight Focus Raw sugar futures have continued to trade between 19-20c...

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Ethanol

India: Sugar vs Ethanol 10th May 2024

  • May 10, 2024

Insight Focus There has been little change as the cane crush winds dow...

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All Insights

  • May 14, 2024

Russian State of Emergency Prompts Grains Rally

Insight Focus Russia has declared of a state of emergency due to frost...

PET
  • May 13, 2024

PET Raw Material Futures Outlook: Asian Freight Disruption Impacts PET Resin Exports as Buyers Face Delays and Price Risk

Insight Focus PTA and MEG futures continued to slump, despite improved...

  • May 13, 2024

The Impact of Climate Change on Food Security

Insight Focus Unfavorable weather conditions are impacting crops, with...

  • May 13, 2024

New Tech Enhances Ethanol Productivity

Insight Focus As appetite for sustainable aviation fuel grows, researc...

  • May 13, 2024

Brazil Flooding Bearish for Fertiliser Markets

Insight Focus Urea prices keep struggling to hold. The main buying act...

  • May 10, 2024

How Much Sugar will Guatemala Produce this Harvest?

Insight Focus Rains delayed cane harvesting. This has resulted in a 5%...

  • May 10, 2024

El Nino Drives Need For Food Trade Flexibility

Insight Focus El Nino has caused havoc across global agricultural mark...

  • May 10, 2024

El Nino Drives Need For Food Trade Flexibility

Insight Focus El Nino has caused havoc across global agricultural mark...

  • May 10, 2024

El Nino Drives Need For Food Trade Flexibility

Insight Focus El Nino has caused havoc across global agricultural mark...

  • May 9, 2024

What EUDR Means for Cocoa

Insight Focus The European Commission’s EUDR regulations will co...

  • May 9, 2024

Fast Beet Plantings Weigh on Sugar Prices

This update is from Sosland Publishing Co.’s weekly Sweetener Re...

  • May 9, 2024

How Do We Measure Aviation Emissions?

Insight Focus We must calculate aviation emissions accurately. This is...

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