Queensland Sugar Limited

21/09/2026

Raw sugar futures came under pressure last week as momentum from the extended rally faded and the market underwent a technical correction. Large long positions held by managed money funds became increasingly overbought, creating scope for a pullback.

🔗 Catch up more of the latest market news here: https://mailchi.mp/qsl/qsl-market-update-rmwmw98xb0-5541706

15/09/2026

Sugar traded to fresh highs last week before retreating ahead of the weekend, reflecting a market caught between tightening supply concerns and growing speculative length. Ongoing concerns about Brazilian production, lower estimates for India and Thailand, strong energy markets and reduced exports from several key origins continue to support prices. However, volatility remains elevated as funds hold sizeable long positions.

Read the latest market commentary from QSL Sugar Trader Elliott Apel here:

Overview | Sugar traded to fresh highs last week before retreating ahead of the weekend, reflecting a market caught between tightening supply concerns and growing speculative length. Ongoing concerns about Brazilian production, lower estimates for India and Thailand, strong energy markets and reduce...

11/09/2026

QSL will support Owen Menkens in the upcoming G Class Director election at STL’s 2026 Annual General Meeting on 21 October.

Owen is an experienced and respected industry leader who would be a valuable addition to the STL Board. As Chair of CANEGROWERS, he brings extensive knowledge of Queensland’s sugar industry and the vital role the bulk sugar terminal network plays within it.

🔗 Read more in the latest QSL Weekly Update: https://mailchi.mp/qsl/your-qsl-weekly-update-5541615

09/09/2026

Raw sugar extended its rally last week, with the October 2026 ICE 11 contract finishing around 18 USc/lb, up roughly 50 points on the week. The market continues to draw support from global supply concerns, particularly weather risks associated with El Niño, potentially lower-than-expected Brazilian sugar production, and tightening crop prospects across several major producing regions.

🔗 Read the latest news in this week's QSL Market Update: https://mailchi.mp/qsl/qsl-market-update-rmwmw98xb0-5541608

04/09/2026

QSL will again seek constitutional reform at its October AGM.

QSL CEO Mark Hampson said it’s time for businesses that compete with QSL and choose not to market their own sugar through the organisation to stop blocking decisions supported by the growers and millers who do.

Pictured below: Mark discussing the proposed amendments with growers in Tully this week.

Read more in this week’s QSL Weekly Update: https://mailchi.mp/qsl/your-qsl-weekly-update-5541551

01/09/2026

ICE 11 raw sugar futures ended the week broadly unchanged from the previous Friday’s close, despite significant volatility throughout the week. On Friday alone, the prompt October 2026 contract traded within a 1.22 USc/lb range. Prices initially surged to fresh highs on technical buying after breaking through previous resistance levels. However, the move quickly ran out of momentum, attracting substantial commercial selling and profit-taking that pushed prices back from their highs by the close.

🔗 Read more of the latest sugar news in today's QSL Market Update: https://mailchi.mp/qsl/qsl-market-update-rmwmw98xb0-5541503?e=5f3fd0a313

30/08/2026

It was a full house at the Noorla Bowls Club in Ingham on Thursday night as Mark and Russell continued their trip through North Queensland.

Thanks to all the Herbert River growers who came along for a chat!

The final stop for this round of grower updates will be in FNQ this week. For details, contact QSL Grower Relationship Manager Daniel Messina on 0429 660 238.

26/08/2026

Thanks to the packed house at the Hotel Pioneer Brandon last night for a great discussion on the recent sugar rally, whether it can be sustained, and a range of other important QSL and industry issues.

Today we're heading further north to the mighty Herbert River region. Mark and Russell are looking forward to catching up with growers at Noorla Bowls Club at 6pm tonight. 🌱🚜

26/08/2026

That’s a wrap on our Mackay, Proserpine and Plane Creek Grower Updates with QSL CEO Mark Hampson and Executive Manager Supplier Relations Russell Campbell.

Thanks to everyone who made time during a busy part of the season to come along for a chat.

🗓️ Burdekin growers, we’ll see you tonight at 6pm, Hotel Pioneer Brandon

23/08/2026

A second QSL Actively Managed Pool is now open for the 2027 Season.

The 2027 AMP2 gives growers another opportunity to participate in managed pricing, with a pricing window from 26 September 2026 to 30 April 2028.

Nominate through QSL Direct by 25 September 2026. Growers in MSF Sugar and Tully Sugar regions can nominate via their miller’s nomination paperwork.

🔗 Growers considering participating in the pool should read the full terms available here: https://www.qsl.com.au/content/actively-managed-pool