The RV price payable at the end of May 2026 for the 2026/2027 season increased to R6 750,75 per ton of RV, up by R75,34 from the previous month’s declared price of R6 675,41 per ton.

The upward movement was largely driven by stronger global sugar prices and a weaker Rand/Dollar exchange rate. The weighted average No.11 world market price rose to US16,51c/lb from US15,34c/lb, while the weighted average exchange rate weakened to R16,46 against the US Dollar.

Industry estimates further indicate that the most likely RV price for the 2026/2027 season remains around R6 751 per ton, with projections ranging between R6 526 and R7 047 depending on market conditions.

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