India's export ban following a poor harvest has shifted global sugar demand to Brazil, becoming the largest exporter surpassing China, with Egypt and the United Arab Emirates also increasing imports. Preliminary data shows that Brazil exported 31.7 million tonnes of sugar from October 2023 to October 2024, a rise from the previous year's 31.3 million tonnes. This surge in exports is supported by ample stocks from the previous record harvest and a smaller cane crop this year. The increase in exports has benefited Brazil, with a 72% rise in exports to India from January to September 2024.