Centrifugal cane sugar imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of centrifugal cane sugar by the United States reached $133.6 million in 2024 (167.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 175 countries. Value fell 19% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $191.9 million.
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 | $133.6M | 167.2K t |
| 2023 | $165.3M | 208.9K t |
| 2022 | $191.9M | 377.2K t |
| 2021 | $174.7M | 313.5K t |
| 2020 | $179.7M | 189.9K t |
| 2019 | $168.1M | 322.6K t |
| 2018 | $138.9M | 268.5K t |
| 2017 | $163.4M | 301.2K t |
Where the United States imports centrifugal cane sugar from
Most of the value came from Panama (35%), Dominican Republic (17%), Honduras (16%). Among the main suppliers, Honduras grew fastest (+977% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Panama | $47.2M | 35% |
| Dominican Republic | $22.6M | 17% |
| Honduras | $20.9M | 16% |
| Colombia | $16.2M | 12% |
| Guyana | $8.7M | 6.5% |
| Mozambique | $6.4M | 4.8% |
| Mauritius | $5.7M | 4.3% |
| India | $3.2M | 2.4% |
| El Salvador | $1.3M | 1% |
| Taiwan | $581K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.80 per kg, 23% above the world average of $0.65. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Centrifugal cane sugar exports from the United States
The United States exported $1.2 million of centrifugal cane sugar in 2024 (904 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Bahamas (31%), China (21%), Mexico (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+353% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | $380K | 31% |
| China | $253K | 21% |
| Mexico | $184K | 15% |
| Honduras | $90K | 7.4% |
| Cayman Isds | $62K | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $53K | 4.4% |
| Bermuda | $39K | 3.2% |
| Canada | $34K | 2.8% |
| Israel | $34K | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $20K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States centrifugal cane sugar imports (HS 1701.13): 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 1701.13: Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of centrifugal cane sugar imported by the United States?
The United States imported centrifugal cane sugar worth $133.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 167.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 175 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply centrifugal cane sugar to the United States?
Panama was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($47.2 million), followed by the Dominican Republic (17%) and Honduras (16%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Honduras grew fastest among the top ten, up 977% on the year.
What is the average import price of centrifugal cane sugar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.80 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $0.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of centrifugal cane sugar to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $163.4 million in 2017 to $133.6 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $191.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $164.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export centrifugal cane sugar?
Yes. The United States exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Bahamas, China and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $132.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for centrifugal cane sugar?
The HS code for centrifugal cane sugar is subheading 1701.13. 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 States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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