CropGPT - Sugar - Week 24

CropGPT - Sugar

Episode Summary: Global Sugar Market Weekly – June 15, 2025

• This week’s episode offers a comprehensive overview of key policy and production developments shaping the global sugar market, with a focus on India, Indonesia, Ukraine, and Russia.
• In India, the government and industry leaders are taking coordinated action to enhance the long-term sustainability of the sugarcane sector, which supports over 55 million people. A six-point plan introduced by the Indian Sugar Mills Association includes varietal diversification and climate-smart farming to improve yields and farmer incomes. Uttar Pradesh has ramped up support by expanding seed nurseries and distributing high-quality seeds to improve regional productivity.
• Indonesia is targeting sugar self-sufficiency within three years. Agriculture Minister Andy Amran Sulaiman outlined a plan to simplify regulations and expand sugarcane cultivation by 200,000 hectares while improving yields. This is backed by $2.45 billion in government investment toward infrastructure and subsidies aimed at reducing dependence on imports.
• Ukraine is implementing export quotas for sugar and poultry to the European Union in 2025. Sugar exports will be limited to 11,007.5 tons, managed through a licensing system that reflects historical volumes. These measures are part of a broader strategy to stabilize domestic markets and align with national economic goals.
• In Russia, the Stavropol region is boosting domestic sugar beet seed production. Starting July 2025, farmers will receive subsidies covering 70 percent of seed costs. This policy is part of a broader initiative to increase local seed use and enhance agricultural resilience through improved crop rotation.
• Together, these efforts highlight how various countries are responding to domestic needs and global pressures with tailored strategies to strengthen their sugar industries.