date:Apr 01, 2013
reased.
EU white sugar prices rose 2% in Q4 of 2012, while prices in the U.S. decreased by 19.4% over the same period.
Industry trade bodies such as European Sugar Users (CIUS) have previously complained that the EUs sugar production quotas are failing to meet demand and are keeping prices high.
Skimmed milk prices rose 11.8% in Q4 and whole milk prices by 9.6% compared to the previous quarter.
Price drops: palm oil and cocoa
However, some commodity eased in Q4. The largest price drop came