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China to slow sugar imports through 2026 amid supply concerns

9/8/2026

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China will slow sugar imports for the rest of 2026 as global supply concerns intensify.
China imports about one-third of its sugar, but high domestic stockpiles should cushion the slowdown.
Thailand’s sugar output is projected to fall below 10 million tonnes, at least a 17 percent drop.
China levies a 15 percent tariff on imports up to 1.945 million tonnes; above that, duty rises to 50 percent.

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Story summary

China will slow sugar imports for the rest of 2026 as global supply concerns intensify.
China imports about one-third of its sugar, but high domestic stockpiles should cushion the slowdown.
Thailand’s sugar output is projected to fall below 10 million tonnes, at least a 17 percent drop.
China levies a 15 percent tariff on imports up to 1.945 million tonnes; above that, duty rises to 50 percent.