ICUMSA 45 sugar from Brazil
Refined white ICUMSA 45 sugar from verified Brazilian mills, shipped from Santos or Paranaguá.
About ICUMSA 45 sugar from Brazil
Brazil is the world’s largest sugar producer and exporter. Most production is in the Centre-South, where the crushing season runs from around April to November.
Brazilian ICUMSA 45 is also the most counterfeited offer in the sugar trade. Genuine refined sugar comes from identifiable mills and exporters with a crop allocation, and trades on normal letters of credit after inspection. We only offer lots where the mill or exporter is confirmed.
Typical specification
Indicative- Colour
- ICUMSA 45 maximum
- Polarisation
- 99.80 degrees minimum
- Moisture
- 0.04% maximum
- Packing
- 50 kg polypropylene bags, or jumbo bags
- Shipment
- Containers or bagged breakbulk
Typical specification for reference. The binding specification is the mill certificate of analysis and the contract.
Shipping and logistics
- Container or breakbulk shipment from Santos or Paranaguá
- Services to West Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Europe
- FOB Brazilian port or CIF buyer port
Documents supplied
Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if an ICUMSA 45 offer is genuine?
A genuine seller can name the mill or exporter, show an allocation or stock, accept independent inspection at loading, and accept payment by letter of credit against documents. Requests for upfront fees or proof of funds before a contract are warning signs.
When is Brazilian sugar available?
Year round from stock, with most new-crop volume between May and December after the Centre-South crush starts.
How is Brazilian white sugar priced?
Fixed per tonne, or against the ICE London No. 5 white sugar futures plus or minus an agreed premium.