ICUMSA 45 Sugar — Refined White Cane Sugar Supplier

ICUMSA 45 Sugar — refined white Brazilian cane sugar graded at 45 IU maximum with polarization from 99.80°, milled to a controlled crystal size of 0.3–0.6 mm (extra fine). As an ICUMSA 45 sugar supplier to beverage bottlers, confectionery producers, industrial bakeries, dairy processors and pharmaceutical manufacturers, AJ Group Ltd supplies in 25 kg and 50 kg export bags across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe and the Americas — every batch backed by a Certificate of Analysis and independent pre-shipment inspection.

What Is ICUMSA 45 Sugar?

ICUMSA is a colour scale measured in ICUMSA Units (IU) — the lower the number, the whiter and more refined the sugar. At 45 IU maximum, ICUMSA 45 is the highest-purity grade of refined white cane sugar, specified wherever colour and clarity carry through into the finished product: clear beverages, white confectionery and pharmaceutical syrups. Buyers who need ICUMSA 45 sugar wholesale for these applications choose it over lower grades because purity is visible in the end product, not just on paper.

ICUMSA 45 Specification — Polarization, Moisture & Ash Limits

Most suppliers describe granulation as "fine / medium / standard" and stop there. That is a category, not a specification. We state the crystal size in millimetres, verify it by sieve analysis at load, and record it on the Certificate of Analysis.

Typical values. A batch-specific Certificate of Analysis accompanies every shipment.

Granulation & Crystal Size Options

All three profiles are supplied against the same ICUMSA 45 colour and purity specification — the difference is surface area per unit mass, which changes how the sugar behaves on your line. Nominate your required profile at enquiry stage.

Extra fine granulation dissolves faster in cold and ambient liquids, doses more accurately in gravimetric feeders, disperses evenly in dry blends, and settles less in stored syrups. The trade-off: finer crystals are more sensitive to moisture. To prevent caking, store at 20–25 °C below 65% relative humidity, palletised clear of container walls and away from strong odours. Standard granulation is the more forgiving choice where warehousing is uncontrolled.

ICUMSA 45 Sugar from Brazil

This product is sourced from Brazil, the world's largest refined sugar exporter. Brazilian ICUMSA 45 is milled to consistent 45 IU colour and 99.80° polarization, loaded from major origin ports for onward shipment worldwide. Origin is stated on the Certificate of Origin issued with every shipment.

ICUMSA 45 Sugar Price Per Ton

ICUMSA 45 is priced per metric tonne and moves with the world sugar market, volume and Incoterm — so we quote live rather than publish a fixed figure. Send your quantity, destination port and Incoterm and you will receive a Proforma Invoice with a valid price and laycan. FOB places the cargo on the vessel at load port and you arrange freight; CIF includes freight and insurance to your discharge port, so the per-tonne figure is higher but the logistics are handled.

ICUMSA 45 Minimum Order Quantity & Trial Shipments

Contract minimum for this product is 12,500 MT. Smaller trial volumes — down to a single 20 ft container (approximately 27 MT) — may be discussed for buyers establishing a first supply relationship. Contact the trade desk to confirm availability before you issue an ICPO.

Industrial Applications

Packaging & Container Loading

• 50 kg PP bags — approximately 540 bags per 20 ft container, 27 MT net

• 25 kg PP bags — palletised or loose loaded; suits markets with manual discharge and no forklift access, while 50 kg lowers cost per tonne where mechanised handling exists

• 1 MT jumbo bags and bulk vessel shipments available on request

• Private label and OEM printing available subject to volume commitment

Shipment, Inspection & Documentation

Loading from nominated Brazilian origin ports with discharge to Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg, Jebel Ali, Lagos, Tema, Mombasa, Port Klang, Jakarta and other major ports. Every shipment carries a full documentation set: Certificate of Analysis, Certificate of Origin, Phytosanitary Certificate, Health Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Clean on Board Bill of Lading, and independent SGS or Bureau Veritas pre-shipment inspection. Halal certification is available on request for Muslim-majority markets.

How to Verify This Supply Before You Contract

• Pre-shipment samples supplied for laboratory verification against your own specification

• Granulation confirmed by sieve analysis and recorded on the CoA — request it and check it

• Third-party SGS inspection at load; discharge survey arranged on request

• UK-registered exporting entity, Company No. 16875875 — independently verifiable at Companies House

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICUMSA 45 sugar used for?

It is refined white cane sugar used wherever colour and purity matter in the finished product — clear beverages, white confectionery, dairy and pharmaceutical syrups — as well as general food manufacturing.

Is ICUMSA 45 cane or beet sugar?

This product is refined white cane sugar of Brazilian origin.

What is the difference between ICUMSA 45 and ICUMSA 100 sugar?

The number is a colour measurement in ICUMSA Units — lower means whiter and more refined. ICUMSA 45 sits at 45 IU maximum with polarization from 99.80°; ICUMSA 100 runs to 100 IU with slightly lower purity and prices lower per tonne. ICUMSA 100 is often acceptable where the sugar is masked by other ingredients.

What is the minimum order quantity for ICUMSA 45 sugar?

Contract minimum is 12,500 MT. Trial volumes down to one 20 ft container may be discussed for first-time buyers.

How many tonnes of sugar fit in a 20 ft container?

Approximately 27 MT net in 50 kg bags — around 540 bags. A 40 ft container carries roughly 26–28 MT depending on port weight limits, which is why 40 ft is rarely more economical for bagged sugar.

What is the difference between FOB and CIF pricing?

FOB places the cargo on the vessel at load port and you arrange freight and insurance. CIF includes freight and insurance to your discharge port, so the per-tonne figure is higher but logistics are handled.

What is the shelf life of ICUMSA 45 sugar?

24 months in original sealed poly-lined PP bags stored below 65% relative humidity at 20–25 °C. The limiting factor is warehouse humidity control rather than the sugar itself.

What documents come with a shipment?

Certificate of Analysis, Certificate of Origin, Phytosanitary, Health, and Fumigation Certificates, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Clean on Board Bill of Lading, and an SGS or Bureau Veritas inspection certificate. Halal certification on request.

How do I verify you are a genuine supplier?

Request pre-shipment samples, insist on SGS inspection at load, check the CoA against your own specification, and verify our UK company registration (No. 16875875) at Companies House. Missing or substituted documents is the clearest warning sign in bulk sugar trading.