date:Jun 13, 2013
from May and at the required World Trade Organization minimum.
Imports in 2012-13 were forecast at 2,966,000 tons, up 63,000 tons, or 2%, from the May forecast. Tariff rate quota imports were forecast at 1,040,000 tons, down 54,000 tons, or 5%, from May, while imports from Mexico were forecast at 1,791,000 tons, up 117,000 tons, or 7%.
Total 2013-14 U.S. sugar supply was projected at 14,625,000 tons, up 435,000 tons, or 3%, from May as the result of higher beginning stocks and imports from Mex