Export-Grade Thai Sugar
Refined White Sugar
ICUMSA 45 / ICUMSA 150 | Bulk Supply | Consistent Quality | Global Shipping
MOQ: 25 MT (1 × 20ft container) | Fast Loading | SGS Inspection Available
Private Label AvailableRefined White Sugar
Our refined white sugar is produced to the highest international standards, achieving ICUMSA 45 color rating — the benchmark for premium refined sugar worldwide. Through advanced multi-stage refining processes at our modern Thai facilities, we deliver sugar of exceptional purity, whiteness, and consistency. Also available in ICUMSA 150 grade for markets requiring slightly less refined product.
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Importers & Distributors
Food Manufacturers
Beverage Companies
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Why Choose Us
Trusted Thai Sugar Exporter
20+
Years in Export
Established sugar exporter since 2004
50+
Countries Served
Active trade across 4 continents
Laem Chabang
Port of Loading
Thailand's largest deep-sea port
1.3M MT
Annual Capacity
9 factories · 4,340 tons/day
Indicative Pricing
Export Price Guide — Refined White Sugar
FOB prices from Laem Chabang Port, Thailand. Prices vary with ICE futures, volume, and Incoterms. Request a current quotation for exact pricing.
| Grade / Type | Indicative Price Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Refined White Sugar ICUMSA 45 | $490–$600 / MT FOB | Premium grade. Minimum Pol 99.80°, max moisture 0.04%. Most commonly requested export grade. |
| Refined White Sugar ICUMSA 150 | $460–$570 / MT FOB | Slightly less refined at a lower price. Popular in Southeast Asia and Africa. |
| Private Label Retail (1–5kg bags) | $530–$650 / MT FOB | Includes custom branding, retail packaging, and OEM coordination. MOQ 25 MT. |
Prices are indicative only and subject to change based on ICE Sugar futures and market conditions. Valid for bulk export orders (MOQ 25 MT). Contact our export team for a binding quotation.
Why Buy Refined White Sugar from Thailand? Quality, Price & Supply
Thailand is the world's second-largest sugar exporter, producing over 10 million metric tons of sugar annually and exporting more than 7 million metric tons to global markets. Thai refined white sugar — produced to ICUMSA 45 and ICUMSA 150 standards — is widely considered among the most reliable, competitively priced refined sugar available to international buyers. Kanthararom Sugar's refined white sugar achieves a minimum polarization of 99.80°, maximum moisture of 0.04%, and a sparkling white color of max 45 RBU — meeting or exceeding the specifications required by food manufacturers, beverage producers, pharmaceutical companies, and premium retail brands in 50+ countries. Direct-mill supply means no intermediaries, no brokers, and no unnecessary price premiums. Our refined white sugar is loaded at Laem Chabang, Thailand's largest deep-water port, with 14-day contract-to-load lead times and flexible container scheduling. SGS and Intertek pre-shipment inspection is available on request, ensuring every container meets contracted specifications before departure.
Refined White Sugar Specifications: ICUMSA 45 vs ICUMSA 150 — Which Grade is Right for Your Application?
ICUMSA 45 and ICUMSA 150 are the two most widely traded refined white sugar grades in international markets. ICUMSA 45 has a maximum color of 45 RBU — producing a sparkling white appearance essential for premium food manufacturing, pharmaceutical use, and premium retail. ICUMSA 150 allows a color up to 150 RBU, resulting in a slightly off-white appearance at a $20–$40/MT price advantage. For most food and beverage applications — including soft drinks, confectionery, bakery, and dairy — both grades deliver equivalent performance. ICUMSA 45 is specified where product appearance is critical: premium retail brands, pharmaceutical tablets, clear beverages, and white chocolate. ICUMSA 150 is preferred by industrial bakeries, food manufacturers in emerging markets, and buyers focused on cost efficiency. Both grades are certified ISO 9001, HACCP, and Halal, with polarization above 99.80% and moisture below 0.04%. We supply both grades from the same facility, allowing buyers to mix grades within a contract based on application requirements.
Bulk Pricing Tiers and Volume Discounts for Refined White Sugar
Kanthararom Sugar offers competitive volume-based pricing for refined white sugar buyers. A single 20ft container (25 MT) represents our minimum order quantity and is priced at our standard FOB rate. Buyers ordering 5 or more containers (125 MT) per shipment qualify for volume pricing reductions of $15–$25/MT. Orders of 20+ containers (500 MT) access our bulk contract tier with further discounts of $25–$50/MT depending on market conditions. Annual supply contracts — with quarterly or monthly shipments totaling 500 MT or more — unlock our most competitive pricing and provide price certainty for your production planning. Long-term contracts can be structured with fixed pricing, index-linked pricing tied to ICE No. 5 refined sugar futures, or hybrid arrangements. All pricing is FOB Laem Chabang and subject to current market conditions. Contact our export team for a current binding quotation specifying your volume, incoterms, and preferred packaging.
Export Certifications and Documentation for Refined White Sugar
Every shipment of Kanthararom refined white sugar is supported by a comprehensive export documentation package. Standard documents include: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Full Set of Clean Ocean Bills of Lading, Certificate of Origin (Form A for GSP markets, Form D for ASEAN, or standard CO), Certificate of Analysis (COA) showing ICUMSA color, polarization, moisture, ash, reducing sugars, and SO2, Phytosanitary Certificate issued by Thai Department of Agriculture, and Health Certificate from the Thai FDA. Optional documents available on request: SGS or Intertek Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate, Halal Certificate (CICOT), Kosher Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, and Non-GMO Declaration. For buyers importing into the US, EU, Japan, UAE, and other regulated markets, we have established documentation protocols and relationships with the relevant Thai government agencies to ensure smooth customs clearance. All certificates are issued in English and Thai, with Arabic translation available for Middle Eastern buyers.
Refined White Sugar Price 2026 — FOB Thailand vs Brazil vs India
Refined white sugar (ICUMSA 45) FOB pricing in 2026 from major source countries: Thailand (Laem Chabang): $490–$560/MT FOB. Brazil (Santos): $480–$550/MT FOB Santos — competitive on paper, but ocean freight to Asia adds $30–$60/MT, making landed cost $510–$610/MT for Asian buyers. India (Kandla/JNPT): $470–$530/MT FOB — India's competitive pricing is offset by government export policy risk; India has historically restricted sugar exports with little advance notice, creating supply chain disruptions for importers. Thailand advantages for refined white sugar imports: (1) Stable export policy — Thailand has no government sugar export quotas or licensing restrictions that create supply uncertainty; (2) ASEAN trade advantages — 0% import duty for ASEAN buyers under AFTA; (3) Logistics proximity — shorter ocean transit to Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East vs Brazil; (4) Quality consistency — Thai ICUMSA 45 from established mills achieves <45 RBU color, ≥99.80° polarization, ≤0.04% moisture with high batch-to-batch consistency; (5) Documentation reliability — Thailand's established export infrastructure delivers complete documents within 5 working days of loading. Price drivers in 2026: ICE No.5 refined sugar futures (London), Thai baht exchange rate, domestic Thai sugar production volume, and global freight container rates. For buyers seeking price stability, Kanthararom offers fixed-price quarterly contracts based on current ICE futures plus a fixed basis. Contact our export team for current ICUMSA 45 FOB pricing and landed cost estimates to your port.
How to Import Refined White Sugar from Thailand — Process, HS Code & Logistics
Importing refined white sugar from Thailand is a straightforward process with established documentation and logistics support from Kanthararom Sugar. Step-by-step import guide: (1) Inquiry and Quotation: Contact our export team with your required volume (MT or containers), grade (ICUMSA 45 or 150), packaging, and destination port. We respond within 24 hours with a current FOB price and shipment availability schedule. (2) Proforma Invoice and Payment: We issue a Proforma Invoice (PI) with full specifications, unit price, total value, and payment terms. Standard payment: 30% TT advance + 70% TT against BL copy; or LC at sight for established buyers. (3) Sugar loading and QC: After payment confirmation, we schedule container loading at Laem Chabang. SGS or Intertek pre-shipment inspection is arranged at buyer request — inspector samples from the loaded container before sealing. (4) Documentation: We issue full document set within 5 working days of container departure: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, COA, Certificate of Origin (Form D for ASEAN, Form A for GSP markets), Phytosanitary Certificate, Health Certificate, SGS Inspection Certificate (if requested), and Halal Certificate (CICOT). (5) Customs clearance at destination: Your customs broker uses our documentation for import clearance. Refined white sugar HS Code: 1701.99 (refined cane or beet sugar, not flavoured or coloured) in most jurisdictions. Transit times from Laem Chabang: Indonesia 4–6 days; Vietnam 2–3 days; Philippines 3–5 days; India 7–12 days; UAE 10–14 days; Nigeria 20–25 days. Contact our export team for a current price list and shipment schedule — minimum order 1 × 20ft container (25 MT).
Refined White Sugar Applications by Industry — Which Grade Serves Each Sector
Refined white sugar (ICUMSA 45 and ICUMSA 150) is the most versatile ingredient across the global food and beverage industry, with each sector having specific grade and purity requirements. Beverage manufacturing is the largest single application: carbonated soft drink producers require ICUMSA 45 for clear formulations and consistent sweetness delivery; energy drink manufacturers specify ICUMSA 45 for its clean flavor profile and zero aftertaste. Confectionery and chocolate manufacturers rely on ICUMSA 45 refined white sugar for premium hard candies, chocolate coatings, and caramel production — precise sucrose purity ensures consistent setting, texture, and shelf life. ICUMSA 150 is widely accepted for milk chocolate, caramel fillings, and cookie production where slight color variation is masked by other ingredients. Bakery and pastry producers use both grades: premium patisseries and artisan bread manufacturers specify ICUMSA 45 for whiteness in fondants and glazes; industrial bakeries producing biscuits, crackers, and mass-market cakes use ICUMSA 150 for cost efficiency without quality compromise. Dairy and ice cream applications require high-purity sugar to prevent crystallization defects in ice cream body, ensure smooth texture in yogurt and flavored dairy, and maintain consistent brix in condensed milk — ICUMSA 45 is the standard for premium dairy brands. Pharmaceutical manufacturers use ICUMSA 45 as an excipient in tablet coatings, oral syrup formulations, and lozenges — the strict purity (max 0.04% moisture, max 0.04% ash, max 20 mg/kg SO2) meets pharmacopeia requirements. Retail consumer sugar — sold in 1kg, 2kg, and 5kg bags — requires ICUMSA 45 for the sparkling white appearance that consumers associate with premium quality in markets across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Private label brands for supermarkets and discount retailers frequently use ICUMSA 150 in unbranded or economy segments. All grades from Kanthararom are ISO 9001 certified, HACCP compliant, and Halal certified (CICOT Thailand), with Kosher certification available on request for Jewish-market products.
Refined White Sugar Certifications, Packaging & Minimum Order — Full Buyer Reference
Certifications: Kanthararom refined white sugar holds ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management certification, HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) for food safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) compliance, and Halal certification issued by CICOT (the Central Islamic Committee of Thailand) — accepted in Indonesia, Malaysia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and 50+ Muslim-majority markets. Kosher certification is available on request for US, EU, and Israeli market buyers. Our facilities are annually audited, with current certificates available for download on request. Packaging options span the full range for industrial and retail buyers: 1kg retail bags (BOPP or PE, suitable for branded shelf display), 5kg retail bags, 10kg retail bags, 25kg kraft paper or PP woven industrial bags (the standard for wholesale and food manufacturing), 50kg export sacks (PP woven, polylined, suitable for all export destinations), and 1 MT jumbo bags (FIBC — for large-scale industrial buyers and blenders). Private label packaging is available for all sizes: we print your brand artwork directly on the bag at no additional tooling charge for orders of 25 MT or more. Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 25 MT (one 20-foot container) for all grades and packaging types. A 40-foot container holds approximately 27–28 MT. Trial orders of one container are accepted from new buyers with no volume commitment. Shipping terms: FOB Laem Chabang Port (Thailand's largest deep-sea container terminal), CIF to destination port, or CNF as agreed. Lead time from order confirmation to container loading: 7–14 days for in-stock grades; 14–21 days for custom packaging. Ocean transit times from Laem Chabang: Vietnam 2–3 days, Indonesia 4–6 days, Philippines 3–5 days, India 7–12 days, UAE 10–14 days, Saudi Arabia 12–16 days, Nigeria 20–25 days, Netherlands/Hamburg 28–32 days. SGS or Intertek pre-shipment inspection is arranged within 48 hours of booking for any order. Contact our export team to request a Proforma Invoice — response guaranteed within 24 business hours.
Buyer Questions
Frequently Asked Questions — Refined White Sugar
What is the FOB price of refined white sugar from Thailand?
Refined white sugar ICUMSA 45 from Thailand: $490–$550/MT FOB Laem Chabang. ICUMSA 150 refined: $460–$510/MT. Prices vary by volume, crop season, and global commodity markets. Contact Kanthararom Sugar for a current Proforma Invoice.
What is ICUMSA 45 refined white sugar?
ICUMSA 45 is the international standard for pharmaceutical-grade refined white sugar with colour (ICUMSA units) ≤45 RBU, polarization ≥99.80°, moisture ≤0.06%, and ash ≤0.04%. ICUMSA 45 is the benchmark for food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade refined sugar in global trade. Kanthararom Sugar exports ICUMSA 45 with full COA and third-party SGS/Intertek inspection.
What is the minimum order for refined white sugar from Thailand?
Standard MOQ is 1 × 20ft container = approximately 25 metric tons. 40ft containers hold ~27 MT. Bulk vessel quantities (5,000+ MT) are available for large importers. Trial order of 1 container is accepted for new buyers.
What certifications does your refined white sugar have?
Kanthararom Sugar refined white sugar is certified: HACCP, ISO 9001:2015, Halal (CICOT Thailand), and Kosher (on request). All export shipments include Certificate of Analysis (polarization, ICUMSA colour, moisture, ash), Certificate of Origin (Form D for ASEAN buyers), Phytosanitary Certificate, and SGS/Intertek pre-shipment inspection report.
Which countries import refined white sugar from Thailand?
Thailand exports refined white sugar to 50+ countries including Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, China, Japan, South Korea, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Singapore, Nigeria, Senegal, and Ivory Coast. Malaysia is a major import market for Thai refined sugar given proximity and ASEAN trade framework benefits (0% AFTA duty).
How do I import refined white sugar from Thailand?
Importing refined white sugar from Thailand involves: (1) contacting a licensed Thai exporter such as Kanthararom Sugar for a Proforma Invoice; (2) arranging a Letter of Credit (LC) or TT payment; (3) booking the shipment — we handle Thai-side export documentation including Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Analysis, Phytosanitary Certificate, and SGS pre-shipment inspection; (4) appointing a customs broker in your country for import clearance. Most import markets require ICUMSA 45 COA, Certificate of Origin (Form D for ASEAN, Form A for GSP), and a health certificate. We provide complete documentation support for new importers.
What is the difference between ICUMSA 45 and ICUMSA 150 refined white sugar?
ICUMSA 45 and ICUMSA 150 are the two most common refined white sugar grades in international trade. ICUMSA 45 has a maximum color of 45 RBU — producing a sparkling white appearance essential for premium food manufacturing, pharmaceutical use, and premium retail brands. ICUMSA 150 allows color up to 150 RBU, resulting in a slightly off-white appearance at a $20–$40/MT lower price. For most food and beverage applications — soft drinks, confectionery, bakery, dairy — both grades deliver equivalent performance. ICUMSA 45 is specified for pharmaceutical tablets, clear beverages, white chocolate, and premium retail packaging where product appearance is critical. ICUMSA 150 is preferred by industrial bakeries, food manufacturers in emerging markets, and cost-focused buyers. Kanthararom Sugar supplies both grades with full COA and SGS inspection.
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