Jamaica has emerged as the second largest sugar producer in the Caribbean for the current year.
Year to date data show Guyana as lead producer, with 221,836 tonnes, followed by Jamaica 154,361 tonnes, Belize 118,811 tonnes and Barbados 14,854 tonnes.
The current year-to-date figures indicate total exports of 300,484 tonnes, with the European Union accounting for 90-per cent of total output.
Guyana has been the lead exporter for the current sugar crop, followed by Belize and Jamaica.
Karl James, Chairman of the Sugar Association of the Caribbean, said on Tuesday the group was optimistic, that when the final report for the 2013/14 crop is compiled, it will show improvement over the previous two years, both in production and export.
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Guyana tops regional sugar production figures
