Brazil 2019/20 sugar output seen at 31 million tonnes

NEW YORK: Brazilian 2019/20 sugar output is forecast to come in at 31 million tonnes, compared to 29.13 million tonnes in the 2018/19 season, according to a presentation by Julio Borges, chief executive of Brazilian consultancy JOB Economia.

Production in the country's main center-south region is forecast at 28.5 million tonnes compared to 26.5 million seen for 2018/19.

Mills in Brazil, the world's top sugar producer, are expected to use 39% of cane to make the sweetener in 2019/20, compared to 35.72% in the previous season, Borges said.

Ethanol production in 2019/20 is seen at 30.25 billion liters, down from 33.05 billion in 2018/19.