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Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Sugarcane Molasses
Analyze 5,035 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Sugarcane Molasses.
Sugarcane Molasses Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Sugarcane Molasses to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Sugarcane Molasses: Malawi (+349.9%), South Africa (+149.5%), Argentina (+107.8%).
Sugarcane Molasses Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-05, benchmark Sugarcane Molasses country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Sugarcane Molasses transaction unit prices: United States (3.07 USD / kg), Bangladesh (2.66 USD / kg), South Africa (2.23 USD / kg), India (1.64 USD / kg), Malawi (1.07 USD / kg), 14 more countries.
1,391 exporters and 1,354 importers are mapped for Sugarcane Molasses.
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Sugarcane Molasses Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
1,391 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Sugarcane Molasses. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
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Sugarcane Molasses Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 1,391 total exporter companies in the Sugarcane Molasses supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Pakistan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-21
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Iraq)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Panama)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Sugarcane Molasses Global Exporter Coverage
1,391 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Sugarcane Molasses (HS Code 170310) in 2024
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Sugarcane Molasses Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Sugarcane Molasses Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
1,354 importer companies are mapped for Sugarcane Molasses demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Sugarcane Molasses Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Indonesia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: OthersFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(Botswana)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesAnimal ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Sugarcane Molasses.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Sugarcane Molasses (HS Code 170310) in 2024
For Sugarcane Molasses in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
Sugarcane molasses is a sugar-industry byproduct generated wherever cane is milled into raw or refined sugar, with supply therefore anchored to major sugarcane processing regions such as Brazil, India, Thailand, China, and Pakistan. International trade is typically smaller than primary sugar flows, but it is commercially important for industrial users because molasses is a low-cost fermentable feedstock and a widely used feed ingredient. UN Comtrade-based data (via the World Bank WITS interface) indicates that global cane-molasses trade (HS 170310) features large exporting positions for India and Indonesia, alongside significant Central American and Australian exports. Major importing markets include the United States, the Philippines, the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Korea, reflecting demand from fermentation and feed sectors. Pricing and availability are highly coupled to sugarcane crop yields, mill operating windows, and the allocation decisions within integrated sugar/ethanol systems.
Market GrowthMixed (Recent years (context varies by origin and policy cycle))Demand is structurally linked to feed and fermentation sectors, while trade availability is constrained by domestic use and sugar/ethanol system dynamics.
Major Producing Countries
BrazilMajor sugarcane producer and processor; molasses output is structurally tied to the annual cane crush (FAOSTAT context for cane; ISO describes molasses as a centrifugation byproduct).
IndiaLarge sugarcane processing base; cane molasses appears as a leading export origin in UN Comtrade-based trade statistics for HS 170310.
ThailandMajor sugarcane and sugar producer/exporter; molasses is a standard byproduct of cane milling.
ChinaSignificant sugarcane production and processing in southern provinces; molasses availability follows domestic milling dynamics.
PakistanSubstantial sugarcane milling industry; appears as a notable supplier into some import markets in UN Comtrade-based data.
IndonesiaNotable exporter position for cane molasses (HS 170310) in UN Comtrade-based trade statistics.
Major Exporting Countries
IndiaAmong the top global exporters of cane molasses (HS 170310) in UN Comtrade-based trade statistics (World Bank WITS interface, 2023).
IndonesiaAmong the top global exporters of cane molasses (HS 170310) in UN Comtrade-based trade statistics (World Bank WITS interface, 2023).
GuatemalaKey exporter and a major supplier into the United States market in UN Comtrade-based bilateral data (World Bank WITS interface, 2023).
AustraliaSignificant exporter of cane molasses (HS 170310) in UN Comtrade-based trade statistics; byproduct of the Queensland crushing season.
El SalvadorNotable exporter of cane molasses (HS 170310) in UN Comtrade-based trade statistics (World Bank WITS interface, 2023).
Major Importing Countries
United StatesLargest single-country import market for cane molasses (HS 170310) in UN Comtrade-based trade statistics (World Bank WITS interface, 2023).
PhilippinesMajor importing market for cane molasses (HS 170310) in UN Comtrade-based trade statistics (World Bank WITS interface, 2023).
United KingdomMajor importing market for cane molasses (HS 170310) in UN Comtrade-based trade statistics (World Bank WITS interface, 2023).
South KoreaMajor importing market for cane molasses (HS 170310) in UN Comtrade-based trade statistics (World Bank WITS interface, 2023).
JapanMeaningful importing market for cane molasses (HS 170310) in UN Comtrade-based trade statistics (World Bank WITS interface, 2023).
IrelandNotable importing market for cane molasses (HS 170310) in UN Comtrade-based trade statistics (World Bank WITS interface, 2023).
NetherlandsNotable importing market for cane molasses (HS 170310) in UN Comtrade-based trade statistics (World Bank WITS interface, 2023).
Supply Calendar
Brazil (Center-South):Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, OctBrazil Center-South harvest officially begins in April per UNICA statements reported by Reuters; molasses availability rises with the seasonal crush.
Australia (Queensland):Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, NovQueensland harvest/crush generally runs June–November in the scientific literature; Australian mills typically crush between June and December depending on region and year.
India:Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, MarIndia’s sugar season is commonly defined as October–September in ISMA-cited reporting; molasses output peaks during the main crushing months in winter.
Specification
Major VarietiesA molasses (first crystallisation runoff), B molasses (subsequent crystallisation runoff), Final molasses / blackstrap (after final crystallisation where no further sugar is typically recovered)
Physical Attributes
Dark brown to nearly black, high-viscosity syrup (appearance varies by process and origin)
High mineral (non-sugar) fraction relative to refined sugars, contributing to strong flavor and high ash content in typical specifications
Compositional Metrics
Common contract parameters include Brix/total soluble solids, total sugars (including reducing sugars), moisture, ash/minerals, and pH (values vary by origin and process).
International Sugar Organization describes molasses as containing water; sugars including sucrose, glucose and fructose; and non-sugar substances from cane not removed during purification, with composition influenced by climate, soils, and mill conditions.
Fermentation/industrial grade (for ethanol and industrial fermentation feedstock)
Feed-grade (for compound feed and rations)
Packaging
Bulk liquid shipments (tanker, ISO tank, flexitank) for industrial users
Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and drums for smaller industrial/food users
ProcessingHighly fermentable carbohydrate source used as a substrate for ethanol and other fermentationsViscosity and non-sugar solids vary materially by origin and processing, affecting handling and fermentation performance
Industrial fermentation feedstock demand, including ethanol production (International Sugar Organization context)
Animal feed formulation use as an energy source and palatability enhancer (International Sugar Organization context)
Temperature
Ambient storage is common, but viscosity can require heat management for pumping and unloading in cooler climates; storage practices aim to limit contamination and unwanted fermentation.
Shelf Life
Generally shelf-stable at industrial scale when stored sealed and managed for temperature and hygiene; quality can degrade if diluted or contaminated due to microbial activity.
International Sugar Organization notes molasses can promote (and in some cases inhibit) microorganism growth, making storage and handling conditions relevant to quality stability.
Risks
Climate HighMolasses availability is structurally tied to sugarcane crop yields and milling throughput; droughts, floods, cyclones, and abnormal seasonal conditions in major cane regions can reduce crush volumes and disrupt supply, with downstream impacts for feed and fermentation users reliant on steady carbohydrate inputs.Diversify origin sourcing across multiple hemispheres, contract with multiple mills/traders, and maintain buffer inventories or qualified substitutes (e.g., beet molasses or alternative fermentable feedstocks where technically acceptable).
Policy And Energy MediumIn integrated sugar/ethanol systems, policy-driven shifts in ethanol blending mandates, procurement prices, export controls, or domestic sugar market interventions can change mill economics and the availability/pricing of molasses for export and industrial buyers.Track sugar/ethanol policy signals in key origins (e.g., Brazil, India) and use flexible pricing formulas and contract clauses to manage allocation and volatility risk.
Quality Variability MediumMolasses composition is inherently variable by origin, climate, soil, and processing conditions; variability in fermentable sugars and non-sugar solids can affect fermentation yields, storage behavior, and handling costs.Set contract specs for key parameters (e.g., Brix, sugars, ash, pH) and require pre-shipment COAs and intake testing with clear acceptance and adjustment terms.
Labor And Human Rights MediumSugarcane harvesting has documented labor-rights risks in some origins, including forced labor concerns; downstream products (including molasses) can be implicated through input linkage, creating compliance and reputational exposure for importers.Implement supply-chain due diligence aligned to recognized standards (e.g., Bonsucro), map cane inputs to mills, and use third-party audits and grievance mechanisms for higher-risk origins.
Sustainability
Land-use change and ecosystem conversion risk in sugarcane supply chains; Bonsucro cites strengthened requirements aligned to avoiding conversion of natural ecosystems.
Water use and watershed impacts in cane-producing regions; Bonsucro highlights water as a critical sustainability issue addressed in its standard.
Greenhouse gas emissions across cultivation and milling; Bonsucro highlights GHG emissions as a critical issue in sugarcane sustainability programs.
Labor & Social
Forced labor risk in sugarcane-linked supply chains can propagate into downstream products such as molasses and rum; U.S. Department of Labor ILAB highlights sugarcane forced labor concerns and downstream linkages in its reporting.
Heat stress and worker health/safety in cane fields and mills; Bonsucro explicitly highlights heat stress mitigation needs (rest, shade, safe water, sanitation) within sugarcane operations.
FAQ
How is sugarcane molasses defined in global trade classifications?In the Harmonized System, molasses from sugar extraction/refining is classified under HS heading 1703, and cane molasses is classified under HS 170310.
Which countries are major exporters of cane molasses in recent trade data?UN Comtrade-based trade statistics (via the World Bank WITS interface for HS 170310) show major exporter positions for India and Indonesia, with Guatemala, Australia, and El Salvador also among significant exporters.
Which countries are major importers of cane molasses in recent trade data?UN Comtrade-based trade statistics (via the World Bank WITS interface for HS 170310) show major importing markets including the United States, the Philippines, the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Korea, with additional notable demand in countries such as Japan, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
What are the main global end uses for sugarcane molasses?The International Sugar Organization describes molasses as a versatile byproduct used for ethanol production and animal feed formulation, and it is also used in food applications (often sold as treacle) where regulations and specifications allow.
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