Other raw cane sugar imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $351.5 million of other raw cane sugar in 2024 (586.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $351.5M | 586.3K t |
| 2023 | $343.5M | 599.1K t |
| 2022 | $229.2M | 456.8K t |
| 2021 | $266.5M | 594.1K t |
| 2020 | $229.1M | 583.4K t |
| 2019 | $191.3M | 559.4K t |
| 2018 | $184.2M | 567.2K t |
| 2017 | $222.4M | 470.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports other raw cane sugar from
Most of the value came from Brazil (49%), Belize (13%), South Africa (10%). Among the main suppliers, Eswatini grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $173.4M | 49% |
| Belize | $46.8M | 13% |
| South Africa | $36.1M | 10% |
| Eswatini | $25.0M | 7.1% |
| Guatemala | $12.2M | 3.5% |
| Mauritius | $12.0M | 3.4% |
| Fiji | $11.6M | 3.3% |
| Australia | $10.3M | 2.9% |
| Costa Rica | $5.4M | 1.5% |
| Nicaragua | $5.3M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, close to the world average of $0.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other raw cane sugar exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of other raw cane sugar by the United Kingdom reached $1.7 million in 2024 (950 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (32%), Barbados (13%), Ireland (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Barbados grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $535K | 32% |
| Barbados | $220K | 13% |
| Ireland | $135K | 8.2% |
| Poland | $102K | 6.2% |
| Sweden | $80K | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $59K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $52K | 3.2% |
| Norway | $43K | 2.6% |
| France | $40K | 2.4% |
| Ukraine | $38K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom other raw cane sugar imports (HS 1701.14): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 1701.14: Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of other raw cane sugar imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported other raw cane sugar worth $351.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 586.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 209 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply other raw cane sugar to the United Kingdom?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($173.4 million), followed by Belize (13%) and South Africa (10%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Nicaragua grew fastest among the top ten, up 509% on the year.
What is the average import price of other raw cane sugar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $0.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other raw cane sugar to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $222.4 million in 2017 to $351.5 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $252.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export other raw cane sugar?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Barbados and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $349.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for other raw cane sugar?
The HS code for other raw cane sugar is subheading 1701.14. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1701 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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