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How weather conditions play a part in Brazil's sugar export.

Brazil is the world's largest producer and exporter of sugar, and the country's sugar industry is a critical driver of its economy. However, weather and natural disasters can significantly impact Brazil's sugar production and, in turn, affect global sugar export and stock prices.   This table shows forecast data for market year 22/23, for the 9 largest producers of sugar, Based on USDA data gathered from ( https://apps.fas.usda.gov/psdonline/app/index.html#/app/statsByCommodity )  Brazil accounts for approximately 20 percent of the global sugar production, and the country's sugar industry is heavily reliant on weather conditions, particularly rainfall. The vast majority of Brazil's sugar is produced in the state of Sao Paulo, which has a tropical climate and relies on a regular rainy season to sustain sugarcane growth. The sugarcane harvest in Brazil typically runs from April to November, and weather conditions during this period May significantly impact productio...