Sugar cane bagasse trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sugar cane bagasse was worth $100.1 million in 2024, about 1.55 million tonnes. That is an increase of 170% since 2017, and up 181% 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 | $100.1M | 1.55M t |
| 2023 | $35.6M | 332.9K t |
| 2022 | $34.9M | 319.8K t |
| 2021 | $35.4M | 183.5K t |
| 2020 | $77.6M | 956.6K t |
| 2019 | $51.3M | 655.3K t |
| 2018 | $57.1M | 679.7K t |
| 2017 | $37.0M | 491.8K t |
Top sugar cane bagasse exporting countries
Exports are led by Laos (79%), Vietnam (5%) and Malaysia (4%). 95 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 88%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Laos | $78.9M | 79% |
| Vietnam | $5.4M | 5.4% |
| Malaysia | $3.8M | 3.8% |
| Egypt | $1.7M | 1.7% |
| Brazil | $1.6M | 1.6% |
| Cambodia | $1.5M | 1.5% |
| China | $1.2M | 1.2% |
| Uganda | $1.1M | 1.1% |
| Costa Rica | $1.0M | 1% |
| Mexico | $900K | 0.9% |
| Myanmar | $543K | 0.5% |
| Dominican Republic | $521K | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (82%), the United States (5%) and Singapore (4%). 104 countries imported it, and the top three take 91% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $81.8M | 82% |
| United States | $5.2M | 5.2% |
| Singapore | $3.8M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 1.5% |
| Vietnam | $1.3M | 1.3% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $932K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $730K | 0.7% |
| Kuwait | $402K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $366K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $260K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $199K | 0.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.06 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Uganda averaged $1.42 per kg and Cambodia $0.04 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 1212.93: Sugar cane: fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground. HS 1212 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sugar cane bagasse?
Laos exported $78.9 million in 2024, 79% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (5%) and Malaysia (4%). In all, 95 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sugar cane bagasse?
China imported $81.8 million in 2024, 82% of world imports, ahead of the United States (5%) and Singapore (4%). The top three importers together take 91%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sugar cane bagasse?
It was worth $100.1 million in 2024, about 1.55 million tonnes. That is an increase of 170% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 95 countries reported exports and 104 reported imports.
What is the average price of sugar cane bagasse per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.06 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Uganda averaged $1.42 per kg and Cambodia $0.04 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 cane bagasse?
The HS code for sugar cane bagasse is subheading 1212.93, in chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1212 page.
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