India rules out restrictions on sugar exports.

India does not intend to impose restrictions on sugar exports, said Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra on Tuesday (7), signaling that supply to the global market will remain stable. Despite the decision, consumption of sugar and edible oils in the country – the world's largest market – has been declining. This is attributed to a shortage of commercial gas cylinders, which has led restaurants to reduce their operations during the summer holiday season. Lower activity in the out-of-home food sector may reduce Indian imports of edible oils, including palm oil, soybean oil, and sunflower oil. According to BV Mehta, executive director of the Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA), the gas shortage is already directly affecting oil consumption. Recent data indicates that Indian imports of edible oils fell by almost 9% in March compared to February, totaling approximately 1.2 million tons.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.