Saudi Arabia Sugar Market Overview
Saudi Arabia is one of the world's largest per-capita sugar consumers, with annual imports exceeding 1.5 million MT. United Sugar Company (USC) dominates domestic refining, but imports of finished refined sugar continue to supply industrial users and the catering sector. Halal certification is mandatory. SFDA (Saudi Food and Drug Authority) registration is required for retail packaged products.
Thailand exports 80,000-150,000 MT of sugar to Saudi Arabia annually, primarily ICUMSA 45 in 50kg bags for institutional buyers.
Export-Ready Sugar Products for Saudi Arabia
We supply the full range of export-grade Thai sugar to Saudi Arabia. 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 Saudi Arabia
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 Saudi Arabia
- Jeddah Islamic Port
- King Abdulaziz Port (Dammam)
- Yanbu
Shipping Lines Serving Saudi Arabia
Packaging for Saudi Arabia Buyers
- 50kg bags
- 1-5kg retail packs
Import Documentation for Saudi Arabia
We prepare all Thai-side export documentation. Your appointed customs broker in Saudi Arabia handles the import-side clearance. Typical documentation required by Saudi Arabia authorities:
- 1Halal certificate (mandatory)
- 2SFDA (Saudi Food and Drug Authority) product registration
- 3SABER product certificate (Saudi Conformity Assessment)
- 4Certificate of Origin attested by Saudi Embassy in Bangkok
- 5Arabic labeling required
- 6Phytosanitary certificate
Why Source Thai Sugar for Saudi Arabia?
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 Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia — 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.