- UNICA published the final report of 2018/19 season;
- Cane crushed totalled 573mmt and sugar production 26.5mmt – the lowest sugar output in 10 years;
- In the 2H of March, there were 73 mills in operation and another 103 should begin crushing in 1H of April;
Late rains
Summary of CS Crop Figures
- The fall in cane crush did not occur as many were expecting;
- Early spring rains were responsible for reverting some of the damaged caused by the dry spell registered in the 2Q’18;
- Cane harvested in the last part of the season fared better, thus allowing for the total crush to end over 570mmt;
CS Historical Agricultural Yields (tc/ha)
- Parana and Sao Paulo state were the ones presenting the highest falls in TCH (ag. yields), over 4%;
- Overall, ag. yields averaged 73.1tc/ha – the lowest since 2011/12;
Ethanol all in
- Right from the start we were expecting a max ethanol season;
- However, how far the industry could push was uncertain;
CS Sugar Mix
- Each fortnight daily ethanol production records were achieved, surprising even the millers;
- But it was not without strain;
- In order to achieve a higher flexibility, crush pace had to diminish affecting efficiency;
- Logistical constrains were also encountered, due to the lack of tank space at the peak of the season;
- Nonetheless, something was proven: the CS region has the capacity to produce over 30bi litres of ethanol, achieving a volume only expected for 2024 according to Renovabio’s production targets;
