Food Commodities

Sugar (ICUMSA 45)

ICUMSA 45 refined white sugar meeting international quality standards for export.

Sugar (ICUMSA 45)

Product Overview

Intentions Institute Inc. supplies refined white cane sugar graded to the ICUMSA 45 standard, the highest quality classification for white sugar in international trade. Our sugar is sourced from Brazil, India, and Thailand, the three largest sugar-producing nations in the world, ensuring year-round availability and competitive pricing for buyers across all major import markets.

ICUMSA 45 sugar is characterized by its sparkling white colour, high polarization, and extremely low moisture and ash content, making it the preferred grade for direct consumer use, confectionery manufacturing, and beverage production.

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The Global Sugar Market

Sugar is one of the most widely traded soft commodities in the world, with annual global production exceeding 180 million metric tons. Brazil alone accounts for roughly 20 percent of global output and is by far the largest exporter, shipping sugar from the ports of Santos and Paranagua to destinations across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. India and Thailand serve as critical supplementary origins, providing additional supply capacity and geographic diversification for buyers seeking to reduce concentration risk in their sourcing strategies.

The ICUMSA (International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis) scale is the universally accepted measure of sugar purity and colour. ICUMSA 45, with a maximum colour rating of 45 RBU (Reference Basis Units), represents the finest grade of refined white sugar available in international trade. This grade meets the requirements of the most demanding end users, from multinational beverage companies to pharmaceutical manufacturers, and commands a premium over lower-grade sugars due to the additional refining steps required to achieve its exceptional whiteness and purity levels.

Intentions Institute Inc. sources sugar directly from accredited refineries with established track records for quality and reliability. Each shipment is accompanied by a full set of commercial and regulatory documentation, including SGS or equivalent inspection certificates, certificates of origin, phytosanitary certificates, and weight and quality analysis reports. Our documentation package is designed to facilitate smooth customs clearance and regulatory compliance in any destination market.

Shipping options include standard 50-kilogram polypropylene bags loaded into 20-foot or 40-foot containers for containerized trade, as well as bulk vessel charters for large-volume buyers. We support transactions on all major Incoterms, including FOB, CFR, and CIF, and our logistics team coordinates with shipping lines, port agents, and customs brokers to ensure timely delivery and cost-efficient supply chain management. Whether a client requires a single container trial shipment or a multi-thousand-ton annual supply contract, Intentions Institute Inc. has the infrastructure and expertise to deliver.

Product Specifications

Type Refined White Cane Sugar
ICUMSA Rating 45 RBU max
Polarization 99.80% min
Moisture 0.04% max
Ash Content 0.04% max
Colour White, sparkling
Origin Brazil, India, Thailand
Packaging 50kg bags, bulk
Shipping Containerized, bulk vessel

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