Sugar prices traded higher amid strong demand in the domestic market

Domestic sugar prices have risen amid tight supply, lower production expectations and increased summer demand in the market. The Sugar M-Grade at Kolhapur is trading at Rs.3400 per quintal which is around Rs.100/ quintal higher from yesterday. However, average price during March 2023 remained firm at 3272 per quintal around -0.3% down from previous month and 0.6% higher from previous season.

For the coming April month prices are likely to trade higher but may trade moderate after the Brazil and Thailand sugar which will come in the market between Apr- end - May.