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South African statistics

CANE PRODUCTION (million tons)
Cane production in the last two years was negatively impacted by severe drought conditions in the KwaZulu-Natal region.

SUGAR PRODUCTION AND MARKETS (million tons)
Total sugar production declined in line with the lower cane throughput. Industry domestic market sales reflected strong growth.

CONSUMER MARKET SALES (000 tons)
The increase in sales in 2011/12 was due largely to the activities of independent traders who resold South African purchased sugar into the SADC region at higher premiums.

INDUSTRIAL MARKET SALES (000 tons)
The industrial market continues to reflect a steady and consistent growth in demand.