Sugar blends and invert sugar trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sugar blends and invert sugar was worth $3.68 billion in 2024, about 4.44 million tonnes. That is an increase of 156% since 2017, and up 5% 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 | $3.68B | 4.44M t |
| 2023 | $3.49B | 3.71M t |
| 2022 | $2.74B | 2.97M t |
| 2021 | $2.31B | 2.47M t |
| 2020 | $2.08B | 2.52M t |
| 2019 | $1.70B | 1.74M t |
| 2018 | $1.63B | 1.50M t |
| 2017 | $1.44B | 1.54M t |
Top sugar blends and invert sugar exporting countries
Exports are led by Thailand (30%), China (14%) and France (10%). 156 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 54%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.11B | 30% |
| China | $513.5M | 14% |
| France | $367.4M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $199.0M | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $188.4M | 5.1% |
| United States | $156.6M | 4.3% |
| Vietnam | $105.3M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $98.6M | 2.7% |
| Austria | $77.8M | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | $73.1M | 2% |
| Indonesia | $70.9M | 1.9% |
| India | $59.3M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 33% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 44% across 219 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.23B | 34% |
| United States | $208.0M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $166.7M | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $137.0M | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $125.3M | 3.4% |
| France | $116.8M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $108.6M | 3% |
| Ireland | $81.3M | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $77.0M | 2.1% |
| Philippines | $73.3M | 2% |
| Italy | $71.2M | 1.9% |
| Canada | $68.6M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $2.07 per kg and Thailand $0.51 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 1702.90: Sugars: n.e.c. in heading no. 1702, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing, in the dry state, 50% by weight of fructose. HS 1702 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sugar blends and invert sugar?
Thailand exported $1.11 billion in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by China (14%) and France (10%). In all, 156 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sugar blends and invert sugar?
China imported $1.23 billion in 2024, 33% of world imports, ahead of the United States (6%) and Germany (5%). The top three importers together take 44%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sugar blends and invert sugar?
It was worth $3.68 billion in 2024, about 4.44 million tonnes. That is an increase of 156% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 156 countries reported exports and 219 reported imports.
What is the average price of sugar blends and invert sugar per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $2.07 per kg and Thailand $0.51 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 sugar blends and invert sugar?
The HS code for sugar blends and invert sugar is subheading 1702.90, in chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1702 page.
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