India Sugar Market Overview
India is the world's largest sugar consumer and alternates between being a net exporter and net importer based on monsoon-driven domestic harvests. During deficit years, Indian refiners import raw sugar from Thailand for re-refining, while food manufacturers in coastal states source refined grades. Opportunities exist primarily during short-crop years and for specialty/organic grades where domestic supply is limited.
Thai-India sugar trade is cyclical, driven by India's domestic harvest cycle. Volumes range from negligible in surplus years to 500,000+ MT during deficit seasons.
Export-Ready Sugar Products for India
We supply the full range of export-grade Thai sugar to India. Buyers typically select from the grades below based on application — refining, industrial food manufacturing, retail distribution, or private label.
Refined White Sugar
ICUMSA 45 — premium refined grade for food, beverage, and retail.
Raw Cane Sugar
ICUMSA 600-1200 for refinery feedstock and industrial applications.
Organic Cane Sugar
USDA / EU / JAS certified — non-GMO, Thai-grown cane.
Brown Sugar
Natural brown sugar in light and dark varieties.
Liquid Sugar
Ready-to-use liquid sugar for beverage and food manufacturing.
Powdered Sugar
Ultra-fine icing sugar for confectionery and bakery.
Logistics & Export Handling to India
Shipments depart from Laem Chabang and Bangkok Port in Thailand. Export logistics are arranged based on destination port and shipment schedule, with standard Incoterms FOB, CIF, and CNF available.
Destination Ports in India
- Nhava Sheva (JNPT)
- Mundra
- Chennai
- Kolkata
- Kandla
Shipping Lines Serving India
Packaging for India Buyers
- Bulk vessel
- 1 MT jumbo bags
- 50kg PP bags
Import Documentation for India
We prepare all Thai-side export documentation. Your appointed customs broker in India handles the import-side clearance. Typical documentation required by India authorities:
- 1FSSAI food import registration
- 2Phytosanitary certificate
- 3Certificate of Origin (Form AI for ASEAN-India FTA preferential duty)
- 4DGFT import authorization (quota-year dependent)
- 5BIS certification for retail packaging
Why Source Thai Sugar for India?
Strong cane supply base
Thailand is a top global sugar exporter with a deep supply of Thai-grown cane across the Isaan and Central regions.
Large-scale production
Combined 4,340 tons/day capacity across 9 facilities — sized for containers and vessel parcels alike.
Export-experienced handling
Documentation, inspection, port handling, and shipping-line relationships built over 20+ years of export to 50+ countries.
Packaging flexibility
50kg bags, 1 MT jumbo bags, bulk vessel, and private-label retail — all supported from a single supplier.
Consistent bulk supply
Year-round availability with 300-day operating windows across our production network.
ASEAN / FTA advantages
Where applicable, preferential Certificate of Origin forms reduce duty exposure for qualifying importers.
Why Buyers in India Choose Kanthararom Sugar
- Thailand-based supplier and exporter with a registered manufacturing presence in Nakhon Ratchasima — not a reseller or trader.
- Direct access to a large Thai sugarcane network with 8,000+ partner farms across the country's sugarcane belt.
- Support for bulk container and vessel orders to India — from single-container trial orders to multi-vessel contracts.
- Full export documentation support: B/L, COO, COA, phytosanitary, health certificates, Halal and organic certifications where applicable.
- Responsive export sales handling with 24-hour quotation turnaround on qualified RFQs.