ICUMSA 45 White Sugar: Complete Bulk Import Guide for International Buyers

ICUMSA 45 white sugar is the international benchmark for refined sugar purity and is the most traded sugar grade worldwide. If you're a wholesale buyer, food manufacturer, or commodity trader looking to import white sugar in bulk, this guide explains quality standards, pricing, and how to source ICUMSA 45 sugar reliably.

What Does ICUMSA 45 Mean?

ICUMSA stands for the International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis. The number 45 refers to the sugar's color value measured in ICUMSA units — the lower the number, the whiter and more refined the sugar. ICUMSA 45 is the highest purity grade available commercially, with these specifications:

• Color: Maximum 45 ICUMSA units (sparkling white)
• Polarization: Minimum 99.80°Z
• Moisture: Maximum 0.04%
• Ash content: Maximum 0.04%
• Granulation: Fine to medium crystals

Major ICUMSA 45 Sugar Origins

Brazil

Brazil is the world's largest sugar producer and exporter. Brazilian ICUMSA 45 sugar (also called "Brazilian crystal sugar") is available year-round in massive quantities. Port of Santos is the primary loading port.

India

India is the second-largest producer. Indian ICUMSA 45 sugar is competitively priced and available in S-30 and M-30 variants.

Thailand

Thailand is a top sugar exporter, particularly to Asian and Middle Eastern markets. Thai premium white sugar consistently meets ICUMSA 45 specifications.

ICUMSA 45 Sugar Pricing in 2026

White sugar prices are influenced by global commodities markets (ICE Sugar No. 11 futures). Current indicative wholesale prices:

• Brazilian ICUMSA 45: USD 420–520/MT FOB Santos
• Indian S-30 ICUMSA 45: USD 400–500/MT FOB Indian ports
• Thai premium white: USD 450–550/MT FOB Bangkok

Minimum order quantities typically range from 500 MT to 12,500 MT (one vessel lot). Smaller orders (1–5 containers) are available through trading houses like UPL Global Holdings.

How to Import ICUMSA 45 Sugar

Step 1: Verify the Supplier

Sugar trading attracts fraudulent offers. Only work with verified suppliers who can provide: proof of allocation from a recognized mill, Soft Corporate Offer (SCO), and banking references.

Step 2: Product Inspection

Request an SGS or Bureau Veritas inspection at the loading port. The inspection report should confirm ICUMSA color value, polarization, moisture, and granulation meet contract specifications.

Step 3: Payment & Contracts

Standard sugar trading contracts follow the Sugar Association of London (SAL) or Refined Sugar Association (RSA) contract forms. Payment is typically by irrevocable Letter of Credit at sight.

Step 4: Shipping

Sugar ships in 50 kg polypropylene bags inside 20-ft containers (approximately 25 MT per container) or in bulk vessel lots. Climate-controlled containers are recommended for tropical shipping routes.

Buy ICUMSA 45 White Sugar from UPL Global Holdings

UPL Global Holdings supplies ICUMSA 45 white sugar from Brazil, India, and Thailand. We handle the sourcing, documentation, and logistics so you receive quality-verified sugar at your destination port.

View our Brazil White Sugar | India White Sugar | Thailand White Sugar or request bulk sugar pricing.