Raw Brown Sugar ICUMSA 600-1200 (VHP)

Brazilian VHP raw sugar (ICUMSA 600-1200) — Very High Polarization raw brown cane sugar of Brazilian origin, minimally processed with a natural molasses content, supplied by France AJ Group LTD (UK) to refineries, ethanol and distillery plants, fermentation processors, food and beverage manufacturers and bakery operations worldwide. "VHP" and "ICUMSA 600-1200" describe the same product from two angles — VHP refers to the high sucrose (polarisation) content that makes it valuable refinery feedstock, while ICUMSA 600-1200 describes its raw brown colour range. Sourced and loaded from Brazil's Santos and Paranaguá origin ports, standard contract volume runs from 12,500 MT and above, supplied in 25 kg and 50 kg export bags. Every shipment is backed by a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA).

Product Overview & Key Specifications

ICUMSA Colour is a laboratory measurement of sugar colour in ICUMSA Units (IU) — a higher value indicates a darker, less-refined sugar that retains more of its natural molasses. At 600–1200 IU, this raw brown sugar sits well above refined white grades, reflecting its minimally processed state. The reference values below 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.

What VHP Polarisation Means for Your Yield

Polarisation (Pol) measures the sucrose content of raw sugar — it is the single figure that determines how much refined sugar a refinery can extract per tonne of raw input, and it is the figure most brokers gloss over. A raw sugar quoted only by ICUMSA colour tells you how brown it looks; it tells you nothing about how much recoverable sucrose is actually inside it. Our VHP sugar carries a guaranteed minimum polarisation of 99.3°Z, confirmed on the Certificate of Analysis for every shipment. For a refinery buyer, this figure — not the colour range — is what should anchor your cost-per-tonne-of-output calculation and your comparison between competing raw sugar offers.

Applications: Refining, Ethanol & Fermentation

This is a raw, industrial-grade sugar — a feedstock and processing input, not a retail consumer product — and its applications reflect that:

Quality: SGS Inspection & COA

Every shipment is inspected by SGS or an equivalent independent inspection body at the load port — Santos or Paranaguá — with polarisation, colour and ash confirmed on a Certificate of Analysis (COA) issued in your name. For a refinery or ethanol buyer, this verified polarisation figure is the basis of a legitimate contract, not a broker's unverified claim. Our exporting entity is UK-registered (Company No. 16875875), independently verifiable at Companies House.

Packaging & Shipment

• 50 kg PP bags — for mechanised handling and lower cost per tonne.

• 25 kg PP bags — for markets with manual discharge and no forklift access.

• 1 MT FIBC jumbo bags — available for buyers with bulk intake handling.

• Bulk vessel / breakbulk — available for large refinery and industrial volumes, loaded from Santos or Paranaguá.

• Buyers served: refineries, ethanol and distillery plants, importers, wholesalers, distributors, food and beverage manufacturers, and bakery operations.

Pricing, MOQ & Incoterms

VHP raw sugar is priced per metric tonne against the polarisation-adjusted world raw sugar market, 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 — including West Africa and other major destination regions — so the per-tonne figure is higher but the logistics are handled. A firm quotation requires: destination port, monthly or total quantity, contract duration, and — for bulk vessel shipments — vessel capacity and laycan. Standard contract minimum is 12,500 MT and above; container-scale trial volumes may be discussed for buyers establishing a first 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. We do not operate on the basis of unsolicited ICPOs, POFs or performance bonds outside a documented contractual process — any genuine enquiry proceeds through the ordering steps below, verified against our UK company registration.

Origin & Market Demand

This product is sourced from Brazil, one of the world's largest exporters of raw cane sugar, and loaded from the origin ports of Santos and Paranaguá. Brazilian VHP sugar is produced with a natural molasses content and a consistent colour range, giving refineries, ethanol producers and manufacturers a dependable supply of raw brown cane sugar for high-volume use. Origin is stated on the documentation issued with every shipment. Demand for bulk VHP raw sugar remains strong among refineries and industrial buyers across West Africa and other major raw-sugar import markets, where landed cost per tonne of recoverable sucrose — not the raw colour grade itself — is the deciding commercial factor.

Certifications

Halal certification is available on request for Muslim-majority markets. Confirm your required certification scheme at enquiry stage so the correct documentation is arranged before the purchase contract is issued.

Why Source from France AJ Group LTD (UK)

• Documented quality control — polarisation, colour and ash confirmed by a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis for each shipment.

• Competitive, transparent pricing — live FOB and CIF quotations tied to destination port, quantity and contract duration, referenced against guaranteed minimum polarisation.

• Flexible MOQs — standard contracts from 12,500 MT, from bagged container loads up to bulk vessel shipments.

• International shipping logistics — established routes from Santos and Paranaguá for bagged, jumbo bag and bulk vessel supply.

• Strict quality control — SGS or equivalent independent inspection at load and full traceability documentation supporting import/export requirements.

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

See also our ICUMSA 45 refined sugar, and our crude sunflower oil and GMO soybeans ranges.

Step-by-Step Ordering & Inquiry Process

1. Send your enquiry — state required quantity in MT, destination port, contract duration, packaging (bagged or bulk vessel) and, for bulk vessel orders, vessel capacity and laycan window.

2. Receive a quotation — we return a live FOB or CIF price with a proforma invoice, referenced against guaranteed minimum polarisation.

3. Review documentation — request the indicative Certificate of Analysis to verify polarisation, colour and ash against your own intake specification.

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

5. Shipment & verification — the consignment ships with COA, certificate of origin and SGS inspection documentation for verification on arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is VHP sugar? VHP stands for Very High Polarization — a raw cane sugar graded by its high sucrose content, which determines how much refined sugar a refinery can recover per tonne. It is the same product referred to by its colour grade, ICUMSA 600–1200.

• What is ICUMSA 600-1200 raw sugar? It is a raw brown cane sugar with a colour range of 600–1200 IU on the ICUMSA scale, minimally processed and retaining natural molasses content, used as refinery feedstock and as a natural brown sugar in food, beverage and bakery applications.

• Is this a food-safe consumer product or a refinery input? Both, depending on the buyer. Refineries and ethanol producers use it as a processing feedstock; food, beverage and bakery manufacturers use it directly for its natural molasses colour and flavour. It is not a retail-packaged consumer sugar.

• What is the polarisation of this VHP sugar? Minimum 99.3°Z, confirmed on the Certificate of Analysis issued for each shipment — this figure determines the recoverable sucrose yield for refinery buyers.

• How is VHP sugar different from ICUMSA 45 sugar? ICUMSA 45 is a fully refined white sugar ready for direct food and beverage use. VHP (ICUMSA 600–1200) is a raw, minimally processed intermediate — used as feedstock to produce refined sugars like ICUMSA 45, or directly in applications wanting its natural brown colour and molasses character.

• What is the minimum order quantity? The contract minimum is 12,500 MT and above, supplied in 25 kg or 50 kg bags, 1 MT jumbo bags, or bulk vessel.

• 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 the logistics are handled.

• Is Halal-certified raw sugar available? Yes, Halal certification is available on request — confirm this at enquiry stage.

• How do I verify you are a genuine supplier? Request the Certificate of Analysis and SGS inspection report, check the stated polarisation and specification against your own intake requirements, and verify our UK company registration (No. 16875875) at Companies House. We do not proceed on unsolicited ICPOs or performance bonds outside a documented contract process.

Request a Quotation

For the current VHP raw sugar price per metric ton, including FOB and CIF options, send your required quantity in MT, destination port, packaging (bags or bulk vessel — with vessel capacity and laycan for bulk orders) and contract duration. You will receive a proforma invoice with pricing. Contact our sales team for bulk orders and request a wholesale quote for VHP raw sugar today.