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Sheinbaum highlights Mexico's sugar exports to U.S. to exceed one million tons
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Sheinbaum highlights Mexico's sugar exports to U.S. to exceed one million tons

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mexico will export over 1.15 million tons of sugar to the U.S. in the 2026-2027 cycle, a fourfold increase from the previous cycle.
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum stated this is "extraordinary news" for sugar producers and will benefit at least 500,000 families.
  • The increased export is a result of dialogue with the U.S. that began in November of the previous year.

Mexico's sugar exports to the United States are set to surge, with President Claudia Sheinbaum announcing a projected 1.152 million tons for the 2026-2027 cycle. This figure represents a significant increase, being four times larger than the 250,000 tons exported in the 2025-2026 cycle, marking a 512% rise.

Sheinbaum celebrated the development on social media, calling it "very good news for sugar producers." She emphasized the economic impact, noting that at least 500,000 Mexican families depend on the sugar industry. The enhanced export conditions are expected to potentially increase payments to Mexican cane producers by up to 4.76 billion pesos in the upcoming season.

very good news for sugar producers

— Claudia SheinbaumCelebrating the projected increase in sugar exports to the U.S.

"This is extraordinary news for everyone dedicated to sugar production and for the entire country," Sheinbaum stated. The breakthrough is attributed to diplomatic efforts, including discussions with the U.S. that commenced in November of the previous year during a visit by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to Mexico. Sheinbaum expressed gratitude to Mexico's Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, Julio Berdegué, and Secretary of Agriculture Columba López, as well as the Ministry of Economy and the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture for their roles in the negotiations.

This is extraordinary news for everyone dedicated to sugar production and for the entire country

— Claudia SheinbaumHighlighting the economic significance of the increased sugar exports.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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