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Raw sugar

Raw cane sugar, VHP and ICUMSA 600 to 1200, from verified mills and exporters, for refiners and industrial buyers.

Polarisation98.8 to 99.4 degrees, VHP
PackingBulk vessels, or 50 kg bags in containers
DeliveryFOB, CIF, CFR
InspectionIndependent, at loading

Raw sugar: typical specification

Indicative
Polarisation
98.8 to 99.4 degrees, VHP
Colour
ICUMSA 600 to 1200
Moisture
0.15% maximum
Ash
0.15% maximum
Packing
Bulk vessels, or 50 kg bags in containers
Pricing basis
Fixed, or against the ICE No. 11 raw sugar futures price plus a premium

Typical specification for reference. The binding specification is the exporter certificate of quality and the contract.

Delivery terms

FOBBuyer arranges the vessel and takes title at the load port.
CIFSeller arranges freight and insurance to the buyer discharge port.
CFRSeller arranges freight to the discharge port. The buyer insures the cargo.

Documents supplied

Certificate of qualityCertificate of originPhytosanitary certificateFumigation certificate where requiredBill of lading and packing list

Inspected at loading. Paid against documents.

Independent inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek or an equivalent accredited surveyor, with payment by documentary letter of credit.

About raw sugar

Raw sugar is the unrefined product of a cane mill, light brown in colour. Most of it goes to refineries that turn it into white sugar. Brazil is the largest exporter.

VHP (very high polarisation) is the standard grade for the world market. Polarisation measures the sucrose content, and ICUMSA measures the colour.

Frequently asked questions

What is VHP sugar?

Very high polarisation raw cane sugar, with a sucrose reading of about 99 degrees or higher. It is the standard raw sugar traded on world markets.

Can raw sugar be eaten without refining?

VHP is meant for refining. If you need a raw sugar for direct consumption, ask us about food grade brown and demerara sugars.

How is payment usually made?

By documentary letter of credit from a bank acceptable to the seller, with payment against shipping documents and the inspection certificate.

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