Centrifugal cane sugar trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in centrifugal cane sugar was worth $2.17 billion in 2024, about 3.34 million tonnes. That is an increase of 108% since 2017, and down 23% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.17B | 3.34M t |
| 2023 | $2.82B | 3.13M t |
| 2022 | $2.14B | 3.65M t |
| 2021 | $2.03B | 3.96M t |
| 2020 | $1.43B | 3.30M t |
| 2019 | $1.78B | 4.57M t |
| 2018 | $1.23B | 3.16M t |
| 2017 | $1.04B | 1.96M t |
Top centrifugal cane sugar exporting countries
Brazil is the largest exporter with 72% of world exports, followed by Eswatini and Honduras. The top three supply 84% between them, out of 107 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $1.56B | 72% |
| Eswatini | $202.7M | 9.4% |
| Honduras | $61.5M | 2.8% |
| India | $60.5M | 2.8% |
| Mauritius | $49.6M | 2.3% |
| Panama | $47.2M | 2.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $39.1M | 1.8% |
| Colombia | $26.3M | 1.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $22.6M | 1% |
| South Africa | $19.1M | 0.9% |
| Zambia | $11.4M | 0.5% |
| Guyana | $8.8M | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Saudi Arabia (55%), Uzbekistan (13%) and South Africa (9%). 175 countries imported it, and the top three take 78% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.20B | 55% |
| Uzbekistan | $283.1M | 13% |
| South Africa | $205.3M | 9.5% |
| United States | $133.6M | 6.2% |
| Egypt | $58.1M | 2.7% |
| Mozambique | $30.3M | 1.4% |
| Haiti | $20.1M | 0.9% |
| India | $19.6M | 0.9% |
| Djibouti | $15.8M | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $15.6M | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $14.9M | 0.7% |
| Somalia | $14.4M | 0.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Colombia averaged $1.69 per kg and Honduras $0.58 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1701.13: Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter. HS 1701 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most centrifugal cane sugar?
Brazil exported $1.56 billion in 2024, 72% of the world total, followed by Eswatini (9%) and Honduras (3%). In all, 107 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most centrifugal cane sugar?
Saudi Arabia imported $1.20 billion in 2024, 55% of world imports, ahead of Uzbekistan (13%) and South Africa (9%). The top three importers together take 78%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in centrifugal cane sugar?
It was worth $2.17 billion in 2024, about 3.34 million tonnes. That is an increase of 108% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $2.82 billion. 107 countries reported exports and 175 reported imports.
What is the average price of centrifugal cane sugar per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Colombia averaged $1.69 per kg and Honduras $0.58 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for centrifugal cane sugar?
The HS code for centrifugal cane sugar is subheading 1701.13, in chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 1701 page.
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