Sugaronline East Asia Sugar Report — 27th June 2025

The ongoing Chinese ban on sugar syrup and premixed powder from Thailand, combined with increased sugar supplies from Brazil and India, is expected to limit export demand. Adding further to the Thai sugar industry’s woes, the sugar tax aimed at discouraging the consumption of sugar-rich foods and beverages is likely to cap domestic demand. Together, they pose significant downside risks to the sustainability of the Thai sugar industry.