What is the definition of white sugar?

White sugar is chemically pure sucrose in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.

What purity level does white sugar meet?

White sugar contains at least 99.5% sucrose in the dry state, excluding flavoured or coloured variants.

How should white sugar be stored to maintain quality?

White sugar should be kept in a dry, sealed environment away from moisture and contaminants to preserve its high sucrose content.

White Sugar

White sugar is chemically pure sucrose in solid form that does not contain added flavouring or colouring. It contains at least 99.5% sucrose in the dry state.

Prices, specifications and international trade for white sugar under HS 170199.

White Sugar Price

$629USD/t

Published reference · Jul 1, 2026

White Sugar Historical Unit Values

White sugar is quoted in USD/t at IND. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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White Sugar Exports and Imports

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Brazil led reported white sugar exports in 2025, at $2B.

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White Sugar Facts and HS Code

White sugar belongs to sugar and sweeteners within softs and tropicals. Its customs classification covers HS 170199.

White Sugar HS Code

Also known as	Indian sugar
Form	Refined
Position in the chain	Processed
Category	Sugar and sweeteners — Softs and tropicals
HS codes	170199
Quoted in	USD/t
Reference location	IND

Uses & Risks

White sugar uses, related products and documented risks.

Sourcing risks

Risk	Category	Severity	Mitigation
Trade restriction variability PolicyMedium Changes in preferential tariff quotas and customs regulations can affect import/export flows of white sugar, creating price and supply uncertainty.	Policy	Medium	Monitor tariff quota announcements and maintain diversified sourcing strategies.

White Sugar Questions

What is the definition of white sugar?: White sugar is chemically pure sucrose in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
What purity level does white sugar meet?: White sugar contains at least 99.5% sucrose in the dry state, excluding flavoured or coloured variants.
How should white sugar be stored to maintain quality?: White sugar should be kept in a dry, sealed environment away from moisture and contaminants to preserve its high sucrose content.