Sugar

World commodities are important products, such as natural resources or agricultural produce, that are bought and sold in the global marketplace. The daily trade in commodities plays a key role in the state of the world's economy.

Sugar is a valuable agricultural commodity that is an important ingredient in many recipes. It is used commercially in the manufacture of fruit juices, cakes, and candy, and is also used by people to sweeten their food and drinks.

In World Commodities: Sugar, Discover why Sugar is Essential to the World's Economy, and how the Trade in Sugar Affects and Links the Global Community. Learn all About:

where sugar cane and sugar beet are grown and consumed

how sugar cane and sugar beet are grown, harvested, and processed into sugar

how sugar is traded and why the price of sugar is affected by world events

which political, environmental, and social issues are related to the sugar industry