Container Load Sugar Supply
For most international buyers, container shipments are the most practical way to import bulk sugar. A 20ft container holds approximately 25 metric tons of sugar — enough for retailers, distributors, and small-to-medium food manufacturers.
- ✓20ft container — 25 MT (500 x 50kg bags or 25 x 1 MT jumbo bags)
- ✓40ft container — 27 MT (550 x 50kg bags) — limited by weight, not volume
- ✓FOB Laem Chabang or Bangkok port
- ✓CIF available to any major destination port worldwide
- ✓Standard shipping lines: Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Evergreen, ONE
- ✓Lead time: 7-14 days production + 5-45 days transit depending on destination
Bulk Vessel Sugar Shipments
For large-scale commodity buyers — refineries, government procurement, major distributors — we offer bulk vessel shipments. Loose sugar is loaded directly into ship holds, eliminating bag costs and reducing per-MT pricing.
- ✓Minimum vessel size: 5,000 MT
- ✓Standard vessel sizes: 12,500 MT, 25,000 MT, 50,000 MT
- ✓Suitable for raw sugar (ICUMSA 600-1200) and refined sugar (ICUMSA 45-150)
- ✓Loaded at Si Racha, Sattahip, or Laem Chabang bulk terminals
- ✓Charter party arrangements (FOB or CIF)
- ✓SGS draft survey for accurate weight verification
- ✓Significant cost savings vs containerized shipment ($20-50/MT cheaper)
Bulk Buyer Categories We Serve
Our bulk sugar supply serves distinct buyer segments, each with their own requirements and order volumes:
- ✓Government tenders — large institutional procurement, often 10,000+ MT
- ✓Sugar refineries — raw sugar for further refining (ICUMSA 600-1200)
- ✓Large food manufacturers — beverage, dairy, confectionery, baking conglomerates
- ✓Wholesale distributors — re-sellers in destination markets
- ✓Trading companies — commodity trading houses
- ✓Humanitarian organizations — WFP, Red Crescent, NGO procurement
- ✓Industrial users — pharmaceutical syrup, fermentation, biotechnology
Why Bulk Buyers Choose Kanthararom
Bulk sugar buyers operate on tight margins and reliability is everything. We've built our reputation on consistency:
- ✓Production capacity: 4,340 tons/day across 9 facilities (~1.3M MT/year) — we can fulfill large orders
- ✓Quality consistency: Same ICUMSA 45 spec every shipment
- ✓Reliable lead times: Production within 14 days of contract signing
- ✓Letter of Credit (L/C) accepted from major banks
- ✓Documentation expertise: All shipping docs handled in-house
- ✓Long-term contracts available for repeat buyers
- ✓Competitive FOB pricing: Direct mill, no intermediaries
- ✓Quality guarantees backed by SGS/Bureau Veritas inspection
Bulk Sugar Packaging Options — Big Bags, Containers & Bulk Vessels
We offer the full range of bulk sugar packaging formats to match your logistics setup and volume requirements:
- ✓50 kg PP woven bags — standard export format, 500 bags per 20ft container (25 MT per container)
- ✓25 kg industrial bags — preferred by food manufacturers needing smaller handling units
- ✓1 MT jumbo big bags (FIBC) — 25 jumbo bags per 20ft container; lower per-unit cost than 50 kg sacks
- ✓Bulk loose in container — no bags; lined 20ft/40ft container for lowest per-MT packaging cost
- ✓Bulk vessel shipment (5,000–50,000 MT) — loose sugar loaded directly into ship holds; eliminates bag cost entirely
- ✓Flexitanks — available for liquid sugar (67° Brix); not applicable to dry sugar
- ✓Private label retail bags — 1 kg, 2 kg, 5 kg with custom branding for OEM orders (MOQ 25 MT per SKU)
Export Pricing Guide
FOB Laem Chabang pricing — contact us for current quotations.
| Grade | Price Range | Details |
|---|---|---|
| ICUMSA 45 Refined White (25 MT container, 50 kg bags) | $490–$580/MT FOB | Most common grade. 500 bags per 20ft. Sparkling white. |
| ICUMSA 45 Refined White (25 MT container, 1 MT jumbo big bags) | $485–$570/MT FOB | 25 jumbo bags per 20ft. Lower handling cost. |
| ICUMSA 150 Refined White (container) | $460–$550/MT FOB | Slightly off-white. Suitable for industrial food manufacturing. |
| ICUMSA 45 (vessel, 5,000+ MT bulk loose) | $460–$530/MT FOB | No bags. Loaded at Si Racha / Sattahip bulk terminal. |
| Raw Sugar ICUMSA 600–1200 (container) | $390–$460/MT FOB | For sugar refineries. 50 kg bags or bulk. |
| Raw Sugar ICUMSA 600–1200 (vessel, 12,500+ MT) | $360–$430/MT FOB | Commodity grade. Charter party FOB. |
| Brown Sugar — bulk big bags (1 MT FIBC) | $430–$520/MT FOB | Light or dark brown. Molasses 3.5–6.5%. |
| Organic Sugar ICUMSA 150 (container) | $780–$900/MT FOB | USDA NOP / EU Organic certified. 25 MT MOQ. |
Frequently Asked Questions — Bulk Sugar Supplier Thailand
What is the minimum order quantity for bulk sugar from Thailand?
Our minimum container order is 25 MT (1 × 20ft container), equivalent to 500 × 50 kg bags or 25 × 1 MT jumbo big bags. For bulk vessel shipments, the minimum is 5,000 MT (smaller bulk carriers). Most bulk vessel orders are 12,500–50,000 MT. There is no retail or small parcel sales — all orders are B2B bulk supply.
What bulk sugar packaging options are available — big bags, 50 kg sacks, or bulk vessels?
We offer three primary bulk packaging formats: (1) 50 kg PP woven bags — the standard export format, 500 bags per 20ft container for 25 MT. (2) 1 MT jumbo big bags (FIBC) — 25 big bags per 20ft container; preferred by food manufacturers for mechanized handling. (3) Bulk vessel shipment — sugar loaded loose into ship holds (no bags), used for orders of 5,000 MT and above; eliminates all packaging costs for maximum cost efficiency. We also offer 25 kg industrial bags and private label retail bags (1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg) for OEM buyers.
How much cheaper is bulk vessel sugar vs containerized sugar from Thailand?
Bulk vessel shipments save $20–$50 per metric ton compared to containerized shipments because there's no bag cost, no container handling fees, and significantly reduced loading labor. For large buyers, this translates to $200,000–$500,000 in savings on a 10,000 MT order. The trade-off is a higher minimum order (5,000 MT minimum vessel parcel) and the need for a destination port with bulk sugar unloading capability.
What bulk sugar grades are available for export from Thailand?
We supply the full range of bulk sugar grades: ICUMSA 45 refined white sugar (our most commonly requested grade), ICUMSA 150 refined white sugar (industrial grade), raw cane sugar (ICUMSA 600–1,200, for refineries), brown sugar (light and dark, molasses 3.5–6.5%), organic certified sugar (USDA NOP, EU Organic, JAS), liquid sugar (67° Brix in flexitanks), and powdered sugar (6X, 10X, 12X mesh). All grades are produced at our 9-facility Thailand sugar network with combined 4,340 tons/day capacity.
Can you handle government sugar tenders and institutional procurement?
Yes. We regularly supply government and institutional tenders including WFP, ministry-level procurement, and military rations. We have experience with strict tender documentation requirements, performance bonds, and independent inspection protocols (SGS, Cotecna, Bureau Veritas). Our export team can provide all required documents: Certificate of Origin, SGS Inspection Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, Health Certificate, and full compliance with tender specifications.
Do you offer long-term bulk sugar supply contracts?
Yes. We offer 6-month, 12-month, and 24-month bulk sugar supply contracts with fixed or floating (ICE-indexed) prices. Long-term contracts typically include agreed volume commitments, price mechanisms, quality specifications, delivery schedule, and payment terms. This is common for large food manufacturers, beverage producers, and distributors who need price stability and guaranteed supply continuity. Contact our export team to discuss contract terms.
Related Resources
About Our Export Operations →ICUMSA 45 Refined White Sugar — Specs & 2026 Pricing →Refined White Sugar (ICUMSA 45) Product Page →Raw Sugar — ICUMSA 600–1200 for Refineries →Brown Sugar — Bulk Dark & Light Brown Cane Sugar →Organic Sugar — USDA NOP / EU Organic Certified →Thailand Sugar Production — Manufacturer Overview →Private Label Sugar OEM →Export Markets by Region →Thailand Sugar Market 2026 — Production & Outlook Report →Bags of Sugar Per 20ft & 40ft Container →Thai Sugar Export Prices 2026 →Sugar Import Buyer's Guide →Thailand Sugar Industry Overview & Stats →Request Bulk Quote →