The price of sugar in US dollar terms has soared, rising by nearly 30% since the start of the year, on reports of poor harvests and falling stocks. However, the upward pressure on prices from deteriorating supply has been exaggerated by investor buying. In this Commodities Watch, we will assess the state of the sugar market and discuss the likely direction of prices in 2016-18.
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