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Production in historic top-producer Brazil is seen rising only slightly in the season to 26.7 million tonnes, from 26.5 million tonnes in 2018/19, Meierhofer said at an event at New York Sugar Week.

The sugar mix is also seen increasing only slightly, to 35.3pc from 35.2pc in the previous year as Brazil's demand for ethanol remains robust.

Copyright Reuters, 2019