The latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report highlights a decrease in the U.S. sugar supply for 2023/24 due to production declines partially offset by increased imports. Weather-related disruptions and adjustments in trade flows are influencing the current sugar market dynamics.
U.S. sugar supply decreases by 47,192 STRV to 14.894 million STRV due to production declines in beet and cane sugar, partially offset by increased imports.
Net imports rise, with high-tier tariff raw sugar imports estimated at 886,539 STRV, up 62,159 STRV, influencing overall supply.
Mexico's projected sugar exports increase by 64,961 MT to 931,966 MT for 2024/25, impacting U.S. supply dynamics and global trade flows.
The U.S. sugar supply for 2023/24 is decreased by 47,192 short tons raw value (STRV) to 14.894 million STRV, driven by reductions in production. Beet sugar production is down by 41,743 STRV to 5.117 million STRV due to lower outputs in August and September. Cane sugar processors in Louisiana estimate a production decrease of 26,078 STRV, attributed to weather-related delays from Hurricane Francine. Despite these declines, net imports have increased by 20,629 STRV, partially offsetting the production shortfall. Ending stocks are at 2.231 million STRV, resulting in an ending stocks-to-use ratio of 17.6%.
Mexico's sugar supply for 2023/24 has increased imports for consumption by 38,000 metric tons (MT), which are carried over to 2024/25 beginning stocks. The IMMEX deliveries for 2024/25 are decreased by 23,000 MT to 402,000 MT based on projections from the FAS Post in Mexico City. Ending stocks for 2024/25 are up by 4,828 MT, and projected exports have risen by 64,961 MT to 931,966 MT. These changes in Mexico's supply affect the global sugar outlook and have implications for U.S. imports.
Net imports to the U.S. have increased by 20,629 STRV, with high-tier tariff raw sugar imports estimated at 886,539 STRV, up 62,159 STRV. This increase is only partially offset by lower tariff-rate quota (TRQ) entries and re-export imports. High-tier refined imports remain unchanged at 289,483 STRV, as does sugar from imported molasses at 56,161 STRV. Additionally, TRQ imports of 10,100 STRV from Free Trade Agreements, initially expected in the third quarter, are now anticipated to enter in the fourth quarter. Early October saw an increase of 28,035 STRV in high-tier/other sugar imports due to raw sugar entering the U.S.
The reduction in U.S. sugar supply is primarily due to decreased production in both beet and cane sugar sectors, with the latter affected by Hurricane Francine's impact in Louisiana. Although increased imports have somewhat mitigated the supply shortfall, the market remains tight. Unchanged domestic use alongside slightly higher ending stocks suggests a cautious balance between supply and demand. On the global front, Mexico's increased exports and adjustments in supply contribute to the evolving trade landscape, potentially influencing future U.S. sugar availability.
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