El Niño risk could make sugar 'super hot' commodity in 2027, ex-Wilmar says

A former Wilmar director warns that El Niño-driven weather risks could sharply tighten global sugar supply, potentially making sugar a 'super hot' commodity by 2027. The claim is an expert forecast, not a confirmed event, and hinges on the intensity of the upcoming El Niño and its impact on key producers like Brazil and India. If realized, this would push sugar prices higher, with knock-on effects for food inflation and consumer goods.