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India likely won’t export sugar for years as El Nino and ethanol squeeze supply

The Japan Times

The Japan Times

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June 22, 2026

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 India likely won’t export sugar for years as El Nino and ethanol squeeze supply

The two challenges could keep millions of tons of sugar off the world market, tightening supplies for importers across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

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