Philippines delays sugar imports until after May 2025 due to stable domestic supplies.

The Philippines will delay sugar imports until after May 2025, due to stable domestic supplies of both raw and refined sugar. This decision, made by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel Jr. and Sugar Regulatory Authority Administrator Pablo Luis Azcona, comes despite projections of a slight decrease in sugar production this year, influenced by El Niño's impact on cane quality. Current supplies are deemed sufficient to meet needs until the next harvest season.

November 10, 2024
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