Raw sugar futures in New York rose as much as about 2% to 20.20 US cents per pound during the October 5 session, their highest level since December 17, 2024, according to VietnamPlus. The move followed a gain of nearly 8% the previous week as weather-related supply concerns intensified. The report cites heavy rain delaying Brazil’s harvest and insufficient rainfall weighing on India’s production outlook. Crop forecasts remain dependent on conditions. The quoted level is a futures-market observation during the session, rather than a retail sugar price in Vietnam.