Brazil sugar production down 19% — Unica

Published 2025년 3월 28일

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Sugar cane crushing in Brazil's center-south region saw a significant decrease of nearly 18% in the first half of March, with a total of 1.83 million tonnes, according to industry group Unica. This is a decrease from the previous year's figures, with sugar production also down by 19% to 52,000 tonnes. On the other hand, ethanol production experienced a positive growth of 20%, reaching 442 million liters. Seventeen processing units began the 2025/26 harvest early, and by the end of the fortnight, 37 production units were in operation, with 19 more planning to restart in the latter half of the month, although this schedule may be subject to change due to weather and operational conditions.

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Sugar cane crushing in Brazil’s center-south region during the first half of March fell almost 18% to 1.83 million tonnes versus the year-earlier period, industry group Unica said in a report published on Thursday. It is reported by money.usnews. Sugar production in the region during the same period was down 19% to 52,000 tonnes, Unica said, while ethanol production was up some 20% at 442 million liters. Nineteen processing units started the 2025/26 harvest early during the first two weeks of March. In Brazil’s center-south region, the harvest officially begins in April. At the end of the fortnight, 37 production units were operating in the region, Unica said, specifying that 22 processed sugarcane, 10 produced ethanol from corn and five were flex plants. At least 19 other ...

Source: UkrAgroConsult