China is set to emerge as the world’s biggest importer of raw sugar in 2011/12 after bad weather reduced domestic output and has been relying on diminishing state reserves. China has ramped up imports of sugar in recent months to boost its reserves. According to shipping agency data, China was the top destination for sugar exports from the centre-south of Brazil, the world’s main exporter, in July, accounting for 645,000 tonnes. This year, China has imported 769,000 tonnes raw sugar from Brazil, according to a European broker. “We expect China to top the EU as the biggest raw sugar importer… Login to continue

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