Sub Product
Derived Products
Raw Materials
HS Code
170199
Last Updated
2026-04-16
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Japan White Sugar market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for Japan are summarized.
- 10 export partner companies and 21 import partner companies are mapped for White Sugar in Japan.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-04-16.
White Sugar Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Japan
10 export partner companies are tracked for White Sugar in Japan. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore White Sugar export intelligence in Japan, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 170199.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for White Sugar in Japan
5 sampled White Sugar transactions in Japan include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
White Sugar sampled transaction unit prices by date in Japan: 2026-04-07: 2.90 USD / kg, 2026-03-20: 2.06 USD / kg, 2026-03-06: 2.06 USD / kg, 2026-01-09: 2.05 USD / kg, 2025-12-22: 2.26 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | [설탕* ** *********** ***** | 2.90 USD / kg | (Japan) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-03-20 | [설탕* ********************** ***** | 2.06 USD / kg | (Japan) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-03-06 | [설탕* ***** **************** ********** | 2.06 USD / kg | (Japan) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-01-09 | [설탕* ***** **************** ********** | 2.05 USD / kg | (Japan) | (South Korea) | |
| 2025-12-22 | [설탕* **** ********** ******* ***** *** | 2.26 USD / kg | (Japan) | (South Korea) |
Top White Sugar Export Suppliers and Companies in Japan
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 10 total export partner companies tracked for White Sugar in Japan. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsTradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Air TransportGrocery StoresBeverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesOthersFood ManufacturingFreight Forwarding And IntermodalAlcohol WholesalersFood Services And Drinking PlacesLiquor StoresOnline Retail And FulfillmentDepartment StoresFood WholesalersLand TransportFood PackagingShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsHORECATradeFood ManufacturingRetailDistribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Japan Export Partner Coverage
10 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Japan export network depth for White Sugar.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess White Sugar partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Japan.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for White Sugar in Japan (HS Code 170199)
Analyze 3 years of White Sugar export volume and value in Japan to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,639,958 | 2,783,506 USD |
| 2023 | 2,088,605 | 3,240,166 USD |
| 2022 | 1,913,544 | 3,045,822 USD |
Top Destination Markets for White Sugar Exports from Japan (HS Code 170199) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for White Sugar exports from Japan.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hong Kong | 519,000 | 680,640.239 USD |
| 2 | China | 188,697.496 | 447,365.077 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 19,218.304 | 278,747.633 USD |
| 4 | United States | 66,542.7 | 189,355.216 USD |
| 5 | South Korea | 38,887.455 | 109,806.47 USD |
White Sugar Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Japan: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
21 import partner companies are tracked for White Sugar in Japan. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for White Sugar in Japan
5 sampled White Sugar import transactions in Japan provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
White Sugar sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Japan: 2025-10-16: 0.65 USD / kg, 2025-10-16: 0.65 USD / kg, 2025-09-30: 4.46 USD / kg, 2025-09-22: 0.65 USD / kg, 2025-09-22: 0.65 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-16 | LOS ****** *** ****** ****** ** **** * ** ********* * ******** ************ ***** ** ****** ******* ******** * *** | 0.65 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-10-16 | LOS ****** *** ****** ****** ** **** * ** ********* * ******** ************ ***** ** ****** ******* ******** * *** | 0.65 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-09-30 | REF**** ***** **** *** **** | 4.46 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-09-22 | LOS ****** *** ****** ****** ** **** * ** ********* * ******** ************ ***** ** ****** ******* ******** * *** | 0.65 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-09-22 | LOS ****** *** ****** ****** ** **** * ** ********* * ******** ************ ***** ** ****** ******* ******** * *** | 0.65 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top White Sugar Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Japan
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 21 total import partner companies tracked for White Sugar in Japan. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleTradeFood ManufacturingRetail
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood PackagingFood WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
Japan Import Partner Coverage
21 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for White Sugar in Japan.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active White Sugar importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Japan.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for White Sugar in Japan (HS Code 170199)
Track 3 years of White Sugar import volume and value in Japan to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,487,814 | 7,050,373 USD |
| 2023 | 5,421,796 | 7,047,071 USD |
| 2022 | 4,973,126 | 6,407,345 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying White Sugar to Japan (HS Code 170199) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying White Sugar to Japan.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 1,241,000 | 2,309,549.626 USD |
| 2 | Brazil | 1,694,000 | 1,610,761.359 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 640,235.061 | 832,926.44 USD |
| 4 | Thailand | 1,119,000 | 775,661.384 USD |
| 5 | United States | 161,289.427 | 555,130.142 USD |
Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormRefined (white crystalline, dry)
Industry PositionFood Ingredient / Sweetener
Market
White sugar in Japan is a large domestic consumption ingredient used across household retail and industrial food manufacturing, with supply supported by both domestic sugar crops and imports. Domestic production is anchored in sugar beet (notably Hokkaido) and sugarcane (notably Okinawa and parts of southern Japan), while imports—often as raw sugar—support domestic refining and supply stability. Market access economics are strongly shaped by Japan’s sugar policy framework and tariff treatment, which can materially affect landed cost versus alternative sweeteners and sourcing routes. As an island market, Japan’s supply continuity is sensitive to maritime logistics conditions and to domestic disruption risks (e.g., earthquakes/typhoons) that can affect ports and distribution.
Market RoleImport-dependent consumer market with domestic refining and limited domestic crop-based supply
Domestic RoleStrategic food ingredient with policy-supported domestic sugar beet and sugarcane production alongside import-supplied refining
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Low moisture and free-flowing crystalline condition are emphasized to reduce caking risk during storage and distribution.
Packaging
- Household retail packs (small bags)
- Industrial bulk bags (e.g., sacks or big bags) for manufacturers
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Imported sugar/raw sugar → domestic refining/packing → ingredient wholesalers → food manufacturing/foodservice/retail
- Domestic sugar beet/sugarcane → processing/refining → domestic distribution
Temperature
- No cold chain required; keep dry and avoid condensation during storage and transport.
Shelf Life
- Quality is primarily sensitive to moisture pickup (caking/lumping) rather than time under dry storage conditions.
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighJapan’s sugar market access economics can be materially shaped by tariff treatment and policy-linked cost structures; misclassification, missing origin documentation, or misunderstanding of applicable charges can lead to clearance delays, unexpected landed costs, or commercial non-viability for refined sugar shipments.Confirm HS classification and applicable tariff/charge treatment with a Japan-based customs broker and verify documentation (including origin evidence when claiming preferences) before shipment.
Logistics MediumAs an island market supplied primarily by sea freight, Japan is exposed to ocean freight volatility and route disruptions, which can increase landed cost and disrupt delivery schedules for bulky sugar cargoes.Use contracted freight where feasible, build inventory buffers, diversify shipping routes/ports, and align delivery windows with customer production plans.
Climate MediumEarthquakes and typhoons can disrupt ports, domestic distribution, and industrial operations, creating short-term supply and delivery interruptions even when global supply is available.Develop contingency port options, maintain multi-warehouse inventory plans, and qualify multiple domestic distributors to reduce single-node disruption risk.
Sustainability MediumImported sugarcane supply chains may face buyer scrutiny for land-use change and labor practices in origin countries; failure to meet downstream ESG due diligence expectations can restrict access to premium industrial buyers.Map origin supply chains, collect supplier declarations, and consider third-party assurance (e.g., Bonsucro) or equivalent evidence aligned with customer policies.
Sustainability
- Upstream land-use change/deforestation screening risk in imported sugarcane supply chains (origin-dependent) and potential buyer requirements for third-party sustainability assurance (e.g., Bonsucro).
- Greenhouse-gas and water-use scrutiny in sugarcane cultivation and milling in origin countries, reflected in buyer ESG questionnaires and procurement policies.
Labor & Social
- Forced labor/child labor due diligence risk in upstream sugarcane production in some origin countries; Japanese companies may apply responsible supply-chain and human-rights due diligence expectations to imported agricultural commodities.
Standards
- FSSC 22000
- ISO 22000
- HACCP-based food safety management systems
FAQ
Where is Japan’s domestic sugar production concentrated?Japan’s domestic sugar supply is supported by sugar beet production and processing, notably in Hokkaido, and sugarcane production and processing, notably in Okinawa and parts of southern Japan such as Kagoshima.
What are the typical clearance and compliance steps for importing sugar into Japan?Sugar is imported as food and typically requires a food import notification under Japan’s food import control procedures, plus a customs import declaration with standard commercial documents (invoice, packing list, transport document). If claiming preferential tariffs, a certificate of origin and supporting origin evidence are typically required.
Why is moisture control a key operational risk for white sugar in Japan’s supply chain?White sugar is generally shelf-stable, but it readily absorbs moisture; in Japan’s humid conditions, moisture pickup can cause caking/lumping and quality issues in storage and handling, so dry warehousing and condensation avoidance are critical.
Sources
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