Brazilian Origin

Raw Sugar
Very High Polarization (VHP)

Brazilian VHP raw sugar — the global benchmark for bulk sugar trade. Produced under ICUMSA standards with non-GMO certification, ideal for refinery feedstock and industrial food processing across Southeast Asia.

< 800
ICUMSA IU (max)
≥ 99.3%
Polarization
Non-GMO
GMO Status
24 mo
Shelf Life
ICE Sugar No. 11 (CBOT)
$350 – $400 / MT (FOB Santos)
Reference range · Mar 2026
Certified Brazilian Origin
ICUMSA Standards
Non-GMO Certified
Brazilian Legislation Compliant
LC / SBLC Payment Accepted

VHP Sugar — Specifications at a Glance

ICUMSA Color
< 800 IU
Light amber crystal — globally accepted VHP standard, the primary internationally traded raw sugar grade
Polarization
≥ 99.3%
Very high sucrose purity — preferred by Asian refineries for efficient upgrading to white sugar
Moisture
≤ 0.15%
Controlled moisture content for safe bulk handling, vessel loading and long-haul maritime shipping
Application
Industrial
Primary use as refinery feedstock. Not for direct human consumption — requires further refining before retail

Chemical & Physical Parameters

ParameterSpecification
ICUMSA Color< 800 IU
Polarization≥ 99.3%
Moisture Content≤ 0.15%
Reducing Sugars≤ 0.50%
Ash Content≤ 0.10%
Dextran Content≤ 200 ppm
Sediment≤ 100 mg/kg
GMO StatusNon-GMO
AppearanceRaw crystal, light amber
Shelf Life24 months
OriginBrazil
SupplierVerified Brazilian Exporter
VHP raw sugar is intended for industrial/refinery use — not for direct retail human consumption without further processing. Compliant with Brazilian legislation MAPA and ICUMSA method standards.

Logistics & Commercial Terms

ParameterDetail
HS Code1701.13
IncotermsFOB / CFR / CIF
Shipment FormatBulk vessel / Panamax
Typical Lot Size25,000 – 55,000 MT
Port of LoadingSantos, Paranaguá, Maceió
Payment TermsLC at sight / SBLC / TT
InspectionSGS / Bureau Veritas at load port
CertificationsMAPA, ANVISA, Non-GMO
VHP is the world's most-traded raw sugar grade. Brazil is the world's largest sugar exporter — our verified suppliers source from prime milling regions including São Paulo and Paraná states.

Bulk Export Formats

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Bulk Vessel Cargo

Primary export format for VHP raw sugar. Loaded directly into bulk carrier vessel holds — typically Panamax or Handymax vessels suited to Southeast Asian destination ports.

✓ 25,000–55,000 MT per vessel
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Big Bags (FIBC)

1,000 kg flexible intermediate bulk containers available for smaller lots. Suitable for buyers requiring containerised shipments into ports with draft restrictions.

✓ 1,000 kg FIBC
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Custom Lots

Partial vessel and split-lot arrangements available for qualified buyers. MTG coordinates with verified suppliers on lot allocation and documentation for mixed-commodity shipments.

✓ Negotiable lot sizing

Regulatory Framework

Brazilian Export Compliance

MAPA phytosanitary inspection, Certificate of Origin, and ANVISA food safety standards for every shipment. Full customs documentation provided.

ICUMSA Method Compliance

All quality parameters measured and certified using ICUMSA (International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis) standardized methods.

Southeast Asian Import Regs

Import tariff and regulatory advisory for Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand — including SPS measures and import licensing requirements.

Non-GMO Certification

Non-GMO status certified by our verified supplier. Documentation available for markets requiring non-GMO declarations including the EU and Japan.

GAFTA Contract Terms

Sugar trading contracts structured under GAFTA or equivalent terms. Independent quality and weight surveys at both load and discharge ports.

Trade Finance Support

Finhanced structures Letters of Credit, SBLC instruments, and trade finance facilities to support buyers and sellers throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Source Brazilian VHP Raw Sugar

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