Refined white sugar, raw cane sugar, speciality grades and sugarbeet molasses — sourced from Brazil, Russia, Ukraine and Turkey. Bulk and bagged supply under formal Sale and Purchase Agreements with independent inspection at every load port. From food-grade ICUMSA 45 to industrial raw grades and fermentation feedstocks.
ICUMSA (International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis) is the global standard for measuring sugar colour and purity. Lower ICUMSA values indicate higher refinement and whiter colour.
The benchmark international trading grade. Crystal white, virtually colourless sugar with maximum purity (≥99.8% sucrose). Produced by refining raw cane sugar through carbonation, filtration and crystallisation. The standard specification for food manufacturing, beverage production, confectionery and retail bagging. Accepted by all global food safety frameworks (Codex Alimentarius, EU Directive 2001/111/EC, FDA).
Slightly off-white to white crystal sugar with minimal colour. Used in industrial food production where ICUMSA 45 is not required but high purity is still essential — dairy products, bread manufacturing, sauces, jams and preserves. Typically beet sugar origin (Ukraine, Russia) or secondary cane refineries. Price advantage over ICUMSA 45 with comparable functional performance in most processing applications.
Standard European beet white sugar. Produced directly from sugarbeet without a raw stage — the beet juice is purified, evaporated and crystallised. Cream-white colour, high sucrose content (≥99.7%). The dominant sugar type in European domestic markets and used extensively in Eastern European food processing industries. Supplied in bulk vessel or 50 kg polypropylene bags.
Light amber partially refined cane sugar. Contains residual molasses giving a mild flavour character. Used as a feedstock for further refining, fermentation feedstock for ethanol and industrial alcohol production, and animal feed supplement. Also traded for direct consumption in markets with taste preference for less refined sugar. Lower production cost and higher yield per tonne of cane than white grades.
VHP (Very High Polarisation) raw sugar is the dominant bulk commodity traded on the ICE No.11 and London No.5 futures exchanges. Brown-yellow colour with characteristic molasses aroma. Polarisation ≥99.2° Pol distinguishes it from standard raw grades. The global feedstock for white sugar refining. Brazil is the world's largest exporter of VHP raw sugar; International Trade Group sources VHP from established Brazilian sugar producers for refinery-destined bulk programs.
Demerara is a coarse-grained partially refined cane sugar with golden-amber colour and a light toffee character from retained natural molasses. Golden granulated sugar is a slightly refined version of raw cane with a finer grain. Both are consumed directly in premium food service, bakery and specialty retail, and are particularly demanded in European and Middle Eastern specialty markets. Not interchangeable with industrial raw grades.
Turbinado (also marketed as "raw cane sugar" in retail) is produced by washing raw cane crystals with steam to remove surface molasses while retaining the golden colour. Sucrose content typically 96–99%. Used in specialty coffee, premium food service and natural food retail segments. Large, golden crystals with a mild molasses flavour. Higher price point than standard raw grades.
Muscovado (also known as Barbados sugar or moist dark sugar) is an unrefined or minimally refined cane sugar with full molasses content retained. Dark brown to very dark colour, strong molasses flavour, moist texture. Sucrose 88–95%. Used in dark chocolates, spice cakes, barbecue sauces, rum production and specialty baking. High flavour intensity makes it a non-substitutable ingredient in premium food manufacturing.
Sugarbeet molasses is the thick, dark syrup remaining after maximum sucrose extraction from beet juice. Sucrose content 45–52%, total sugar (as invert) 60–65% dry basis. Primary uses: yeast fermentation substrate (bakery yeast, fuel ethanol, industrial alcohol), cattle and sheep feed supplement (high energy, palatability enhancer), and fermentation feedstock for glutamate, lysine and citric acid production. International Trade Group sources beet molasses from established beet processing facilities in Ukraine and Russia for industrial buyers, feed manufacturers and fermentation industries.
All International Trade Group sugar supply is accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis from SGS, Bureau Veritas or equivalent, issued per cargo at the load port.
| Grade | ICUMSA (RBU) | Sucrose % | Moisture % | Ash % | Colour | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refined White (Cane) | ≤45 | ≥99.8 | ≤0.04 | ≤0.04 | Crystal white | Food, beverage, retail |
| White Beet Sugar | 100–150 | ≥99.7 | ≤0.06 | ≤0.05 | Cream-white | Industrial food processing |
| Special Extra White | ≤100 | ≥99.8 | ≤0.04 | ≤0.04 | White | Pharma, premium food |
| Light Raw (Cane) | 600–800 | ≥98.0 | ≤0.15 | ≤0.25 | Light amber | Refinery feedstock, fermentation |
| VHP Raw (Cane) | 800–1200 | Pol ≥99.2° | ≤0.15 | ≤0.30 | Golden-brown | Global refinery feedstock |
| Demerara | ~600 | 96–98 | ≤1.5 | ≤0.5 | Golden amber | Specialty food, beverage |
| Muscovado | High | 88–95 | ≤5.0 | ≤1.5 | Dark brown | Specialty baking, rum, chocolate |
| Sugarbeet Molasses | N/A | 45–52 (sucrose) | ~20 | ~8–10 | Dark brown-black | Fermentation, animal feed |
| Trade Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum Order | 1,000 MT per shipment (spot) · 500 MT for bagged grades · term contracts from 3 months |
| Packaging | Bulk (vessel hold) · 50 kg polypropylene bag · 25 kg bag · 1,000 kg FIBC jumbo bag · Molasses: bulk tanker / IBC |
| Delivery Terms | FOB · CFR · CIF · DAP · DDP — Incoterms 2020 |
| Load Ports | Santos / Paranaguá / Maceió (Brazil) · Odessa / Chornomorsk (Ukraine) · Novorossiysk (Russia) · Mersin / İskenderun / İzmir (Turkey) |
| Inspection | SGS / Bureau Veritas / Intertek — mandatory at load port on every cargo |
| Documents | Bill of Lading · Certificate of Origin · Phytosanitary Certificate · Weight Certificate · Certificate of Analysis · SGS Inspection Report |
| Payment | Staged wire transfer · D/P · Escrow — documented in written SPA |