Thailand Sugar Export Market 2026 | Organic Sugar Exporter & ICUMSA 45 Supplier — From $480/MT FOB

Thailand Sugar Export Market 2026 — Overview

Thailand is the world's 4th-largest sugar producer and 2nd-largest sugar exporter, shipping over 7 million metric tons of raw, refined, and organic cane sugar annually to buyers in 80+ countries. The Thailand sugar export market is built on three structural advantages: large-scale, vertically integrated mill operations; a well-established export logistics infrastructure centered on Laem Chabang Port; and a diversified product range from commodity ICUMSA 45 to premium certified organic cane sugar.

In 2026, the Thailand sugar export market serves importers, distributors, food manufacturers, and commodity traders across Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and North America. Buyers source from Thailand for competitive FOB pricing, reliable supply, and full documentation support.

Thailand Sugar Production Statistics 2026

Metric	2026 Data
Total sugar production	~11.5 million MT
Export volume	~7.2 million MT
Number of sugar mills	57 active mills
Sugarcane harvest area	~1.65 million hectares
Main producing regions	Nakhon Ratchasima, Kanchanaburi, Udon Thani, Suphan Buri
Key export ports	Laem Chabang, Bangkok Port
Main export grades	ICUMSA 45, ICUMSA 100-600 (raw), organic cane sugar
Organic certified area	~85,000 hectares (USDA NOP / EU Organic / JAS)

Thailand's sugar export capacity has expanded steadily since 2018, supported by government infrastructure investment at Laem Chabang Port (now the 20th-busiest container port globally) and private mill investment in organic certification and specialty sugar processing.

Key Sugar Export Grades from Thailand

ICUMSA 45 Sugar (Refined White Sugar)

ICUMSA 45 is Thailand's highest-volume export grade — a premium refined white cane sugar with maximum color 45 RBU, Pol 99.80%+, moisture ≤0.04%. Used by food manufacturers, beverage producers, confectionery brands, and commodity traders in 50+ destination markets. FOB Bangkok price 2026: $480–$600/MT (varies with ICE futures and volume).

ICUMSA 45 Organic Sugar Supplier

The most dynamic segment within Thailand's sugar export market is certified organic ICUMSA 45 cane sugar. Thai organic sugar exporters hold USDA NOP, EU Organic (Regulation 2018/848), and JAS Organic certifications — enabling a single Thai supplier to serve the US, EU, and Japanese organic markets simultaneously. FOB Laem Chabang: $950–$1,100/MT. Premium over conventional: $200–300/MT.

ICUMSA 100-600 Raw Sugar

Raw cane sugar for refinery feedstock and industrial food manufacturing. Pol 98.0%+, natural tan-golden color, full sucrose content. Used by refineries in India, Indonesia, Nigeria, and the Middle East to produce domestic refined white sugar. FOB price: $430–$520/MT.

Organic Cane Sugar (Golden, ICUMSA 100-600)

Certified organic golden sugar — light golden color, USDA NOP/EU/JAS certified, processed without chemical bleaching. The fastest-growing export grade in the Thailand sugar export market, driven by global organic food market expansion at 8-10% CAGR. FOB price: $780–$900/MT.

Brown Sugar Export

Natural brown cane sugar and demerara grades for specialty food and beverage applications. Available in light brown (ICUMSA 600-1,200) and dark brown (ICUMSA 1,500+). FOB price: $390–$480/MT.

Bulk Sugar Export 2026 — Pricing Guide

Grade	ICUMSA	FOB Price (2026)	MOQ
Refined White Sugar	ICUMSA 45	$480–$600/MT	25 MT
Raw Cane Sugar	600–1,200	$430–$520/MT	25 MT
Organic Golden Sugar	100–600	$780–$900/MT	25 MT
Organic Refined White	45	$950–$1,100/MT	25 MT
Brown Sugar	600–1,500	$390–$480/MT	25 MT
Liquid Sugar	67° Brix	$510–$620/MT	20 MT
Powdered Sugar	ICUMSA 45 base	$540–$640/MT	25 MT

All prices FOB Laem Chabang or Bangkok Port. Prices subject to ICE Sugar No. 11 futures movement and seasonal supply-demand dynamics.

Organic Sugar Exporter Thailand — Why Kanthararom?

As a leading organic sugar exporter Thailand, Kanthararom Sugar supplies USDA NOP, EU Organic, and JAS certified organic cane sugar to brands and importers in 30+ countries. Our organic sugar exporter credentials:

USDA NOP certification — required for US organic market claims; annual farm and facility audits by NOP-accredited certifier
EU Organic (Reg. EU 2018/848) — e-COI issued via TRACES NT for every EU shipment; full farm network and facility certified
JAS Organic — Japan Agricultural Standards certified; one of very few Thai organic sugar exporters with active JAS certification
Halal certified (CICOT Thailand) on all grades including organic lines
Non-GMO Declaration available on request

As an organic sugar exporter in Thailand, we produce organic golden sugar (ICUMSA 100-600) from $780/MT FOB and organic refined white (ICUMSA 45) from $950/MT FOB — competitive against Brazilian equivalents, with significantly shorter transit times to Asian buyers.

Bulk Sugar Export Documentation — What Importers Receive

Every bulk sugar export shipment from Kanthararom includes:

Commercial Invoice (FCA/FOB/CIF as agreed)
Full Set Clean Bill of Lading
Certificate of Origin (Form D for ASEAN; Form A for GSP; standard C/O for others)
Certificate of Analysis — ICUMSA color, polarization, moisture, ash, reducing sugars, SO2
Phytosanitary Certificate (Thai Department of Agriculture)
Health Certificate (Thai FDA)
Halal Certificate (CICOT) for Muslim-majority markets
SGS Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (on request)

For organic sugar exporter shipments to the US: USDA NOP transaction certificate and chain-of-custody documentation included. For EU organic shipments: e-COI via TRACES NT provided before departure.

Frequently Asked Questions — Thailand Sugar Export Market

Q: Who are the main organic sugar exporters from Thailand? A: Thailand has a growing number of USDA NOP and EU Organic certified sugar mills, primarily located in Nakhon Ratchasima, Udon Thani, and Kanchanaburi provinces. Kanthararom Sugar is among the leading certified organic sugar exporters with active USDA NOP, EU Organic, and JAS Organic certifications and export experience across 30+ countries. Q: What is the best ICUMSA 45 sugar supplier in Thailand for bulk buyers? A: For bulk ICUMSA 45 sugar supply, key criteria are mill certifications (ISO 9001, HACCP, Halal), production scale, documentation quality, and export experience. Kanthararom Sugar supplies ICUMSA 45 from $480/MT FOB with 25 MT MOQ, ISO 9001 and HACCP certification, full export documentation support, and 24-hour quotation turnaround. Q: What is the outlook for bulk sugar export in 2026? A: Bulk sugar export demand in 2026 remains strong from South and Southeast Asia (India, Indonesia, Bangladesh), the Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iraq), Africa (Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya), and North America (organic grades). ICE sugar futures continue to influence FOB pricing. The organic segment of the Thailand sugar export market is growing fastest at 8-10% CAGR, outpacing commodity sugar demand growth of 1-2% annually. Q: What is the minimum order for bulk sugar export from Thailand? A: Standard MOQ is 25 MT (1 × 20-foot container) for all grades — ICUMSA 45 refined white, raw sugar, organic sugar, and brown sugar. Buyers wanting to test quality first can request samples before placing a container order. Annual contract buyers moving 500+ MT can access priority loading and volume-based pricing. Q: How long does ocean transit take from Thailand to major markets? A: Estimated ocean transit from Laem Chabang: Singapore 3-4 days, Jakarta 5-7 days, Mumbai 8-12 days, Dubai 12-15 days, Jeddah 14-18 days, Lagos 22-28 days, Rotterdam 28-32 days, Los Angeles 18-22 days, New York 24-28 days. Transit times vary with vessel schedule and transshipment routing.

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Kanthararom Sugar is a vertically integrated Thai sugar mill exporter with 20+ years of bulk sugar export experience to 50+ countries. We supply ICUMSA 45 refined white sugar, organic cane sugar (USDA/EU/JAS certified), raw sugar, brown sugar, liquid sugar, and powdered sugar from our Nakhon Ratchasima facility.

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