Australia: Sugar Semi-annual
Australian sugar cane production is forecast to be stable at 34 million metric tons (MMT) in 2018/19, similar to last year. The harvest area is expected to be unchanged at 400,000 hectares. Post forecasts production of centrifugal sugar to increase by 10 percent to 5 MMT in 2018/19, due to better seasonal conditions and improved yields. Sugar exports are forecast to increase to 3.9 MMT in 2018/19 due to higher domestic production.