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513.79 USD / kg
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Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormRefined crystalline (white sugar)
Industry PositionRefined food ingredient commodity
Market
White sugar (refined sucrose) is a globally traded sweetener ingredient derived primarily from sugarcane and sugar beet, with large-scale production concentrated in major cane origins (e.g., Brazil, India, Thailand) and major beet origins (e.g., parts of Europe and Eurasia). International trade in solid sugar is led by a small set of exporters—especially Brazil—while large deficit markets and refining hubs import substantial volumes. Market dynamics are shaped by weather-driven yield variability in cane and beet regions, policy interventions (including quotas and export controls), and the cane-to-ethanol allocation decision in key origins. Demand is broad-based across food and beverage manufacturing and household use, but faces structural headwinds in some markets from sugar-reduction policies and reformulation.
Market GrowthMixed (medium-term outlook)steady demand in core food manufacturing uses alongside offsetting pressures from sugar-reduction policies and product reformulation in some markets
Major Producing Countries
브라질Largest exporter in HS 1701 trade; major sugarcane-based sugar producer (FAOSTAT; UN Comtrade via WITS).
인도Major sugar producer with export availability influenced by domestic policy and cane-to-ethanol allocation (USDA FAS; UN Comtrade via WITS).
태국Major sugarcane-based producer and exporter in HS 1701 trade (FAOSTAT; UN Comtrade via WITS).
중국Large producer and significant importer in HS 1701 trade (FAOSTAT; UN Comtrade via WITS).
프랑스Major beet-sugar producer and exporter within HS 1701 trade (FAOSTAT; UN Comtrade via WITS).
브라질Top exporter by value in 2023 for HS 1701 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
인도Among top exporters by value in 2023 for HS 1701 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
태국Among top exporters by value in 2023 for HS 1701 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
프랑스Among top exporters by value in 2023 for HS 1701 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
독일Among top exporters by value in 2023 for HS 1701 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
Major Importing Countries
인도네시아Top importer by value in 2023 for HS 1701 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
미국Among top importers by value in 2023 for HS 1701; imports managed via tariff-rate quotas (UN Comtrade via WITS; USDA FAS).
중국Among top importers by value in 2023 for HS 1701 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
이탈리아Among top importers by value in 2023 for HS 1701 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
인도Appears among large importers in 2023 HS 1701 data; import needs can vary with domestic crop and policy (UN Comtrade via WITS; USDA FAS).
Supply Calendar
Brazil (Center-South):May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, OctPeak export availability typically aligns with the main Center-South crush period; Brazil marketing year commonly referenced as April–March in USDA sugar reporting.
India:Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, AprSeasonal production and export timing often align with the post-harvest period; India marketing year commonly referenced as October–September in USDA sugar reporting.
Thailand:Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, AprSeasonal export availability typically aligns with the cane harvest/crush season; Thailand marketing year commonly referenced as December–November in USDA sugar reporting.
EU beet-sugar (e.g., France/Germany/Poland):Oct, Nov, Dec, JanBeet campaign-driven production; EU marketing year commonly referenced as October–September in USDA sugar reporting.
Australia:Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecSeasonal production/export availability typically aligns with the harvest/crush season; Australia marketing year commonly referenced as July–June in USDA sugar reporting.
Specification
Physical Attributes
White, free-flowing crystalline solid (granulated form) intended for food use
Low odor and neutral sweetness profile; prone to caking if exposed to moisture
Compositional Metrics
Codex definition: purified and crystallised sucrose with polarisation not less than 99.7 °Z for 'white sugar' (Codex STAN 212-1999)
Buyer specifications commonly reference polarimetric sucrose content (°Z), color (ICUMSA units), moisture, ash (conductivity), and insoluble matter measured using ICUMSA methods
Grades
White sugar (Codex STAN 212-1999)
Plantation or mill white sugar (Codex STAN 212-1999)
Powdered/icing sugar (Codex STAN 212-1999)
Packaging
Consumer retail packs (e.g., paper or plastic bags)
Industrial multiwall bags (commonly 25–50 kg)
Big bags (commonly ~1 metric ton) and bulk containerized shipments for industrial users
ProcessingHighly soluble in water; used across beverages, confectionery, bakery, and dairyMoisture-sensitive (hygroscopic behavior can drive caking and flowability issues); storage and packaging focus on humidity controlCan undergo inversion (to glucose/fructose) under acidic conditions and heat, affecting processing behavior in some applications
Supply Chain
Value Chain
Sugarcane/beet cultivation → harvest → milling/extraction → crystallization (raw or direct white, depending on process) → refining (for many cane-based streams) → drying/cooling → packaging → bulk trade and distribution → food and beverage manufacturing and retail
Demand Drivers
Baseline demand from food and beverage manufacturing (sweetening and bulking)
Household consumption in many markets
Industrial uses including fermentation and some non-food applications; substitution dynamics versus other sweeteners can shift demand by region
Temperature
Ambient handling is typical; primary quality risk is moisture uptake rather than temperature
Warehousing and transport practices prioritize dry, clean conditions and protection from high humidity to prevent caking and microbial contamination from wetting
Shelf Life
Long shelf life when kept dry and protected from odors/contamination; quality degradation is mainly physical (caking) rather than chemical spoilage
Risks
Climate HighWeather shocks in major sugar origins can rapidly tighten global availability and move prices, because a large share of exportable supply is concentrated in a small number of cane-based exporters. Drought/heat in Brazil’s Center-South and rainfall/monsoon variability affecting South Asian production are recurrent drivers of market volatility.Diversify origin exposure across cane- and beet-based suppliers where feasible, use futures/forward hedging for price risk, and align inventory buffers with seasonal shipment windows.
Policy And Biofuel Linkage MediumIn major cane origins, the allocation decision between producing sugar versus ethanol can materially shift export availability and price direction. Ethanol policy and energy-market dynamics can therefore transmit into white sugar market tightness/looseness.Monitor origin-specific policy signals (ethanol mandates/pricing), maintain flexible procurement, and consider contractual clauses tied to delivery windows and substitution options.
Trade Policy MediumTariffs, tariff-rate quotas, safeguard actions, and export controls can distort trade flows and create abrupt availability changes for importing markets. Some major import markets manage inflows through quota systems that affect origin access and price formation.Maintain compliance-ready multi-origin supplier portfolios and track quota fill rates, licensing rules, and origin eligibility in key destination markets.
Labor Rights MediumDue diligence risk is elevated where sugarcane inputs are linked to forced labor or hazardous child labor in specific geographies, creating potential for import scrutiny, buyer delisting, and reputational harm for downstream brands.Implement traceability to mill/estate where possible, require credible social-audit evidence, and prioritize suppliers participating in recognized sustainability and human-rights programs.
Sustainability
Climate vulnerability of sugarcane and sugar beet yields (drought, heat stress, flooding) in major origins, driving supply and price volatility
Water stewardship and irrigation dependence in some cane/beet regions
Field burning/air quality concerns in cane production systems where practiced, and broader agricultural emissions from fertilizer use and energy-intensive processing
Growing use of sustainability standards and assurance schemes in sugarcane supply chains (e.g., Bonsucro) to address climate, water, and human-rights themes
Labor & Social
Forced labor and exploitative labor risks in parts of the sugarcane sector have been documented (e.g., U.S. Department of Labor ILAB listings for sugarcane in certain countries)
Seasonal/migrant labor dependence and occupational safety risks in harvesting and processing, especially where mechanization is limited
Community and land-tenure concerns where agricultural expansion or consolidation affects rural livelihoods
FAQ
Which countries are the largest exporters of solid sugar (HS 1701) in recent trade data?UN Comtrade data summarized by the World Bank’s WITS platform for 2023 lists Brazil as the top exporter by value for HS 1701, followed by India and Thailand, with France and Germany also among the leading exporters.
How does Codex define “white sugar” for food use?The Codex Alimentarius standard for sugars (Codex STAN 212-1999) describes white sugar as purified and crystallised sucrose with a polarisation of not less than 99.7 °Z.
Which markets are among the largest importers of solid sugar (HS 1701) based on 2023 data?UN Comtrade data summarized by WITS for 2023 lists Indonesia, the United States, and China among the largest importing countries for HS 1701 by value; Italy is also listed among the top importers, and the European Union is a major importing bloc in the same dataset.