The refined sugar market is heading into a supply squeeze. Physical availability of export-grade Brazilian cane sugar ICUMSA 45 for the final quarter of the year is tightening, and buyers who wait until November or December to book shipments face higher premiums and longer loading queues.
Why Brazilian refined sugar is under pressure in Q4
- Crushing volumes: dry conditions in the Centre-South growing region and mill curtailments have reduced available crushing volumes.
- Ethanol diversion: strong domestic ethanol returns are pushing mills to tilt their production mix away from export crystal sugar.
- Seasonal demand: global consumption peaks in Q4. Unallocated spot volume at Santos and Paranaguá already commands higher premiums or faces vessel delays.
How we secure supply for our buyers
Global Food Traders works with direct allocations and a structured CIF logistics framework for Brazilian ICUMSA 45. Every operation follows a written procedure: LOI/ICPO, Full Corporate Offer (FCO), Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA), bank-to-bank payment guarantee, SGS inspection at the loading port and payment by MT103 per shipment.
See the full product specification on our Sugar ICUMSA 45 data sheet and the step-by-step Trading Procedure.
Lock in your volume before the quarter closes
Send us your requirement, destination port and delivery schedule and we will reply with a clear answer within two business days.
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