The COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, and floods have led to a shortage of sugarcane, causing a significant increase in its price from over 20 yuan per box to a high of 38 yuan. This price hike has affected the sugarcane juice stalls in Marsiling Shopping Centre Food Centre, resulting in the closure of many due to the financial strain. Only seven stalls are now operating. Suppliers like 'Great Wall Sugarcane' and 'Tiantian Xinxian' have noted the challenges in sugarcane planting and the impact of the pandemic on labor, contributing to the market shortage. Sellers are finding it difficult to pass on the increased costs to consumers, facing challenges in balancing their business needs with consumer expectations.