Brazilian Origin

Refined Sugar
ICUMSA 45

The premium benchmark of the global sugar trade. Brazilian ICUMSA 45 refined white sugar — crystal-clear, food-grade, ready for direct retail and high-specification food manufacturing across Southeast Asia.

Certified Brazilian Origin
ICUMSA 45 Standard
Food Grade — Direct Human Consumption
Halal Certifiable
LC / SBLC Accepted

The international benchmark for premium white refined sugar, supplied on structured trade-finance terms with end-to-end documentary management.

Brazilian ICUMSA 45 meets the strictest global colour and purity standards, making it the preferred grade for beverage bottlers, confectionery manufacturers, pharmaceutical compounders, and premium retail brands. Material is sourced from certified Brazilian exporters, with independent inspection at the load port on every shipment.

Finhanced structures each transaction end-to-end — counterparty verification, documentary structuring, inspection and logistics — so buyers and sellers transact with documented certainty.

At a Glance
GradeICUMSA 45 Refined
Polarization≥ 99.80%
OriginBrazil
IncotermsFOB · CIF · CFR
PaymentLC at sight / SBLC / TT
InspectionSGS / Bureau Veritas

IC45 — The Global Premium Standard

ICUMSA Color
≤ 45 IU
Pure bright white — the strictest ICUMSA grade, preferred by beverage, confectionery, and pharmaceutical manufacturers
Polarization
≥ 99.80%
Exceptionally high sucrose purity meeting the most demanding food processing specifications worldwide
Moisture
≤ 0.04%
Ultra-low moisture content ensuring free-flowing crystal structure, extended shelf life, and caking prevention
Reducing Sugars
≤ 0.04%
Minimal invert sugar content critical for colour-sensitive beverage and confectionery applications
ICE Sugar No. 11 (CBOT)
$430 – $480 / MT (FOB Santos)
Reference range · Mar 2026

Chemical & Physical Analysis

ParameterSpecification
ICUMSA Color≤ 45 IU
Polarization≥ 99.80%
Moisture Content≤ 0.04%
Reducing Sugars≤ 0.04%
Ash (Conductivity)≤ 0.04%
Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂)≤ 15 ppm
Turbidity≤ 30 ICUMSA
Starch≤ 10 mg/kg
Sediment≤ 60 mg/kg
AppearanceWhite crystal, free-flowing
Shelf Life24 months
ICUMSA 45 is the international standard for premium white refined sugar. All parameters tested per ICUMSA methods. Certificate of Analysis and SGS/Bureau Veritas inspection available.

From Retail Bags to Bulk Vessels

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50 kg PP Bags

Standard export bags for food distributors and wholesalers. Polypropylene woven outer with heat-sealed polyethylene inner liner for moisture protection and contamination prevention.

✓ 50 kg net / bag
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Big Bags (FIBC)

1,000 kg food-grade FIBC flexible intermediate bulk containers. Ideal for industrial buyers and bakeries requiring high-volume in-factory unloading.

✓ 1,000 kg capacity
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Bulk Vessel

Full bulk vessel loads for refinery-scale buyers. Efficient loading from Santos or Paranaguá port terminals with draft surveys and independent inspection at both ends.

✓ 25,000–55,000 MT

Commercial Terms

HS Code1701.99.90
IncotermsCFR / CIF / FOB (Incoterms 2020)
Port of LoadingSantos, Paranaguá (Brazil)
Payment TermsLC at sight / SBLC / TT
InspectionSGS / Bureau Veritas at load port
Min Order Qty1 × FCL (negotiable for larger volumes)
ShipmentsPartial shipments permitted; transhipment by agreement
Pricing FormulaICE No. 11 reference + agreed premium, fixed per allocation
IC45 commands a premium price on world markets due to its brightness and purity. Brazil accounts for over 40% of global sugar exports, with certified premium-grade exporters available through Finhanced.

Regulatory Coverage

ANVISA / MAPA Brazil

Full Brazilian food safety and phytosanitary documentation including ANVISA food grade certificate, MAPA export authorization, and Certificate of Origin.

Halal & Kosher

Halal certification available for Muslim-majority Southeast Asian markets. Kosher certification also available on request for relevant markets.

Southeast Asia Import Compliance

Full import regulatory advisory for Indonesia BPOM, Vietnam MARD, Philippines FDA, Malaysia MOH, and Thailand FDA — including labelling and additive requirements.

SGS / Bureau Veritas

Independent third-party inspection at load port. Weight certificate, quality certificate, and clean bill of lading provided on every shipment.

GAFTA / FOSFA Contract Terms

International sugar trade contracts structured under GAFTA or FOSFA standard terms. Arbitration clauses and quality dispute resolution mechanisms included.

LC & SBLC Structuring

Finhanced provides full trade finance advisory — Letters of Credit, SBLC advisory and documentary credit management for every transaction.

Finhanced acts as an introducing broker and advisor. All transactions are subject to formal contract, compliance clearance and applicable law. Nothing herein constitutes an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy.

Source Refined Sugar ICUMSA 45

The premium benchmark of the global sugar trade. Brazilian ICUMSA 45 refined white sugar — crystal-clear, food-grade, ready for direct retail and high-specification food manufacturing across Southeast Asia.