Tabasoom Watak

Market Analyst

Tabasoom joined CZ in August 2022 as an Analyst Intern, shortly after graduating from King’s College London in July with a BSc in Global Health and Social Medicine (with Pharmacology). She is responsible for expanding CZ’s knowledge and expertise in biomass & starches, as well as delivering the sugar premium package on CZ App.

Soil Moisture Limits EU Beet Growth

Insight Focus Dry conditions are intensifying across sugar beet growin...

Dry Weather Persists in EU Beet Regions

Insight Focus Persistent dry weather and poor soil moisture across Eur...

Dry Weather Aids EU Beet Plantings

Insight Focus European beet plantings are happening rapidly. They’ve...

How Are China’s 2024/25 Sugar Crops Performing?

Insight Focus We believe that China’s sugar production will see sign...

Will Indonesia put Levies on Sugar Imports?

Insight Focus Indonesia is considering placing a new levy on sugar imp...

Typhoon Yagi’s Impact on China’s Sugar Industry

Insight Focus Typhoon Yagi, the second most powerful tropical cyclone ...

What Does India’s Changed Ethanol Restrictions Mean for Sugar Exports?

Insight Focus India to allow use of all cane feedstocks to make ...

What Does India’s Changed Ethanol Restrictions Mean for Sugar Exports?

Insight Focus India to allow use of all cane feedstocks to make ...

What Can We Expect from India in the 2024/25 Season?

Insight Focus 2024 monsoon rains have been favourable. This coul...

Will the Market Fall Below 18c?

Insight Focus The fundamental picture has shifted, and speculators are...

Why is the White Premium Getting Cheaper?

Insight Focus The white premium is backwardated through 2024 and into ...

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Sugar Statshot: Global Production Surplus as Producers Respond to Higher Prices

Insight Focus Global sugar production in 2024/25 could be the second h...

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Sugar Statshot: Strong Production in 2024 and 2025

Insight Focus Global sugar production is still in its 13-year-old rang...

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Sugar Futures and Market Data: 4th March 2024

Insight Focus The Mar’24 raw sugar futures expired last week. Bo...

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Ask The Analyst: What’s the Latest on India’s Ethanol and Sugar Industry?

Insight Focus India’s sugar production to reach 31m tonnes in 20...

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Sugar Futures and Market Data: 26th February 2024

Insight Focus The Mar’24 raw sugar futures will expire this week...

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Sugar Futures and Market Data: 19th February 2024

Insight Focus The Mar’24 refined sugar futures expired last week...

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Sugar Futures and Market Data: 12th February 2024

Insight Focus Raw sugar futures reluctant to break above 24c/Ib. Specu...

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Sugar Statshot: 2024/25 Global Sugar Production To Fall Below 2023/24

Insight Focus Global sugar production in 2023/24 is set to be the seco...

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India: Sugar vs Ethanol?

Insight Focus Sugar exports are currently prohibited. At today’s...

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Sugar Futures and Market Data: 5th February 2024

Insight Focus Raw sugar futures reluctant to break above 24c/Ib. Specu...

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Sugar Futures and Market Data: 29th January 2024

Insight Focus The No.11 and No.5 sugar futures moved sideways in the p...

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Sugar Futures and Market Data: 22nd January 2024

Insight Focus No.5 (White Sugar) Appendix Both Raw and Refined sugar f...

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Sugar Futures and Market Data: 16th January 2024

Insight Focus Raw sugar futures have strengthened slightly in the past...

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Ask the Analyst: What’s the Latest on Thailand’s Cane Harvest?

Insight Focus Thai cane crushing is proceeding well after a late start...

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Sugar Futures and Market Data: 8th January 2024

Insight Focus No.11 raw sugar futures trade sideways for third week in...

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Sugar Statshot: Global Sugar Surplus in 2023/24, but Deficit in 2024/25?

Insight Focus Global sugar production is set to be the second highest ...

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Sugar Futures and Market Data: 2nd January 2024

Insight Focus Both raw and refined sugar futures have traded sideways ...

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Czapp Explains: What Do We Know About the Starch Industry?

Used widely as an ingredient, starches are present in almost everythin...

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Czapp Explains: Renewable Energy Production in the EU – On the Path to a Sustainable Future?

Renewable Energy Laws and Regulations Governments around the world are...

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Czapp Explains: Biomass – The Future of Renewable Energy

What is Biomass? Biomass is a fuel derived from organic material such ...

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