ICUMSA 45 Sugar

Wholesale ICUMSA 45 sugar from Brazil — refined white cane sugar graded at 45 IU maximum colour with polarization from 99.80°, supplied by France AJ Group LTD (UK) to importers, distributors, beverage bottlers, confectionery producers, industrial bakeries and dairy processors across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe and the Americas. Standard contract volume runs from 12,500 MT and above; smaller trial volumes down to a single 20ft container may be discussed for buyers establishing a first supply relationship — confirm availability with the trade desk before issuing an ICPO. Every shipment is backed by a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA) and independent pre-shipment inspection.

Product Overview & Key Specifications

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. The reference values below follow ICUMSA GS 2/3 methodology and are indicative; the contracted specification is the one confirmed on the COA issued for each shipment.

Reference values only. A batch-specific Certificate of Analysis accompanies every shipment and governs the contracted specification.

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, and disperses evenly in dry blends. 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.

Why Buyers Verify with SGS & COA

Bulk sugar trading carries a well-known risk of substituted or missing documentation, which is why independent verification matters more than a supplier's own claims. Every shipment from France AJ Group LTD (UK) is inspected by SGS or Bureau Veritas at the load port, with the granulation confirmed by sieve analysis and recorded on the Certificate of Analysis (COA) rather than described only as "fine" or "standard." Pre-shipment samples are supplied for laboratory verification against your own specification before you commit. Our exporting entity is UK-registered (Company No. 16875875), independently verifiable at Companies House — a detail worth checking before you deal with any broker offering ICUMSA 45 sugar wholesale.

Packaging & Container Loading

• 50 kg PP bags — approximately 540 bags per 20ft container, 27 MT net; the lower cost-per-tonne option where mechanised handling exists.

• 25 kg PP bags — palletised or loose loaded; suits markets with manual discharge and no forklift access.

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

• Custom packaging arranged on request for buyers with specific handling or labelling requirements.

• Private label and OEM printing available subject to volume commitment.

Pricing, MOQ & Incoterms

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. FOB (Free On Board, loading from Santos or Paranaguá) places the cargo on the vessel at the load port and the buyer arranges freight; CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) includes freight and insurance to your discharge port, so the per-tonne figure is higher but the logistics are handled. A firm quotation — rather than an indicative one — requires three details: destination port, monthly or total quantity, and contract duration (spot or programme). Standard contract minimum is 12,500 MT and above; trial volumes down to a single 20ft container (approximately 27 MT) may be discussed for buyers establishing a first supply relationship.

Trade Terms

Payment Terms

Payment may be arranged by LC, DLC, or SBLC, subject to contractual agreement, transaction volume, and acceptance by the seller's bank. The final payment instrument, issuing bank, required wording, and document presentation conditions must be agreed before the Sales and Purchase Agreement is signed.

Origin & Buyer Profiles

This product is sourced from Brazil, the world's largest refined sugar exporter, milled to consistent 45 IU colour and 99.80° polarization and loaded from major origin ports for onward shipment worldwide. Origin is stated on the Certificate of Origin issued with every shipment. Demand for Brazilian ICUMSA 45 sugar wholesale is strongest among importers and distributors in West Africa, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and across Asia, where beverage bottlers, confectionery producers and food manufacturers require documented colour and purity that holds up in a clear or white finished product rather than sugar masked by other ingredients.

Industrial Applications

Certifications

Sugar is supplied against SGS or Bureau Veritas inspection and a full Certificate of Analysis for every batch. Halal certification is available on request for Muslim-majority markets, and origin production operates under recognised food-safety management systems including ISO 22000 where required by the destination market. Confirm your required certification scheme at enquiry stage.

Why Source from France AJ Group LTD (UK)

• Documented quality control — granulation confirmed by sieve analysis and recorded on a batch-specific COA, not just described as "fine" or "standard."

• Competitive, transparent pricing — live FOB and CIF quotations tied to destination port, quantity and contract duration, so landed cost is clear before you commit.

• Flexible MOQs — standard contracts from 12,500 MT, with trial volumes down to one container discussable for first-time buyers.

• International shipping logistics — established routes from Brazilian origin ports to Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg, Jebel Ali, Lagos, Tema, Mombasa, Port Klang, Jakarta and other major discharge ports.

• Strict quality control — independent SGS or Bureau Veritas inspection at load, with discharge survey arranged on request.

• UK-registered exporter — verifiable at Companies House (No. 16875875) for buyers who require supplier due diligence.

See also our refined sunflower oil and refined soybean oil ranges, or read our guide to FOB vs CIF for bulk commodity imports. For import procedures, refer to GOV.UK guidance on importing goods.

Step-by-Step Ordering & Inquiry Process

1. Send your enquiry — state destination port, required quantity (monthly or total), contract duration (spot or programme), granulation profile and packaging format.

2. Receive a quotation — we return a live FOB or CIF price with a valid laycan, reflecting the current world sugar market.

3. Review documentation — request pre-shipment samples and the indicative COA to verify against your own specification.

4. Confirm terms — agree Incoterm and payment (LC / DLC / SBLC) and issue the purchase contract or ICPO.

5. Shipment & verification — the consignment ships with COA, Certificate of Origin, Phytosanitary and Health Certificates, Fumigation Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Clean on Board Bill of Lading, and an SGS or Bureau Veritas inspection certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is ICUMSA 45 sugar? It is refined white cane sugar graded at 45 IU maximum on the ICUMSA colour scale, 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 VHP sugar? ICUMSA 45 is a fully refined, white finished product ready for direct food and beverage use. VHP (Very High Polarization) sugar is a raw, unrefined intermediate — brownish in colour — intended for further refining before it reaches the finished-product stage.

• What is the minimum order quantity? Standard contract minimum is 12,500 MT. Trial volumes down to one 20ft container may be discussed for first-time buyers.

• How many tonnes fit in a 20ft container? Approximately 27 MT net in 50 kg bags — around 540 bags. A 40ft container carries roughly 26–28 MT depending on port weight limits, which is why 40ft is rarely more economical for bagged sugar.

• What is the difference between FOB and CIF pricing? FOB places the cargo on the vessel at the load port and the buyer arranges 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 or Bureau Veritas inspection at load, check the COA against your own specification, and verify our UK company registration (No. 16875875) at Companies House.

Request a Quotation

To source ICUMSA 45 sugar in bulk or submit an RFQ, send your destination port, required quantity and contract duration — this is what turns an indicative price into a firm one. Contact our sales team for bulk orders and request a wholesale quote for ICUMSA 45 sugar today.