The International Sugar Trade

“[The International Sugar Trade] is a comprehensive account of sugar, the commodity. [It] is aimed at a wide audience, from specialists looking for more background to traders coming to sugar for the first time, students, nonspecialists, and laymen in search of an introduction to the fascinating world of sugar.” — from the Preface The only complete guide to sugar, one of the world’s most important and heavily traded soft commodities, this authoritative overview provides in-depth coverage of a wide range of essential topics, including: Origins, background, and production The world sugar economy today The sugar futures markets International sugar agreements Consumption trends of substitute products Key issues for the future

ORIGINS, BACKGROUND AND PRODUCTION. A Brief History. Cultivation. Sugar in Its Political and Sociological Context. THE WORLD SUGAR ECONOMY TODAY. National Policies. Supply. Demand. Exporters and Importers. Substitute Products. THE TRADE. Trends in the World Trade. Trends in World Prices. Futures Markets. THE FUTURE. Key Issues for the Future. Appendices. References. Index.