O protagonismo do Brasil no mercado global de açúcar : evolução recente e perspectivas

Abstract

The sugar industry has great economic importance and Brazil stands out as the world’s largest producer and exporter. In addition to favorable geographical conditions, the development of the domestic ethanol fuel market contributed to the country reaching such importance, as it reduces risks for sugarcane producers. The current global sugar market scenario is positive, indicating a prospect of price increases in the coming years, with few countries being able to increase supply. The necessary investments, the availability of fixed resources and the expected productivity growth are analyzed in this article to assess the country’s ability to increase its market share, taking advantage of this opportunity to expand its offer.