UN Comtrade • Latest complete year: 2024
17 - Sugars and sugar confectionery (HS 17)
Global exports
$66.68B
Global imports
$60.89B
Top exporter share
28.3%
Top importer share
11.8%
- Global exports of sugars and sugar confectionery totaled $66.7B in 2024.
- Worldwide imports for the same period were valued at $60.9B.
- Brazil is the world's leading exporter, accounting for 28.3% of the global market with shipments worth $18.8B.
- The United States is the largest single importer, purchasing $7.2B, which represents 11.8% of total global imports.
- Germany is a key player, ranking as the second-largest exporter ($4.0B) and fourth-largest importer ($2.6B).
Global Trade Dynamics for Sugars and Sugar Confectionery
The international market for Sugars and sugar confectionery (HS2 17) demonstrated significant activity in 2024, with total exports reaching $66.7B and imports valued at $60.9B. This highlights the category's importance in the global food and beverage sector. The trade is dominated by a few key countries, with the top exporter holding a substantial market share.
See also: BrazilUnited States
Key Exporters and Importers
Brazil solidifies its position as the premier exporter, shipping $18.8B worth of product, which constitutes 28.3% of the global market. Following Brazil are other major exporters like Germany ($4.0B) and Thailand ($3.7B). On the import side, the United States is the primary destination, with imports valued at $7.2B, making up 11.8% of the global total. China is the second-largest importer with $4.2B in purchases.
Breakdown by Product Category
Within the sugars and confectionery category, 'Cane or beet sugar' (HS4 1701) is the most significant sub-category. It accounts for the largest portion of the trade, representing 56.2% of total exports and 53.2% of total imports in 2024. Other major products include 'Sugar confectionery' (HS4 1704) and 'Other sugars, including lactose, maltose, glucose' (HS4 1702).
Quick insights
- Brazil is the top exporter (28.3% of reported exports).
- USA is the top importer (11.8% of reported imports).
- Top 3 exporter concentration: 39.8%.
- Top 5 exporter concentration: 49.4%.
Notes: Shares are relative to reported totals in the dataset for the selected year.
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Sugars and sugar confectionery - product groups (4-digit) by top countries (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Top 10 countries with the leading 6 product groups (4-digit); remainder grouped as Other.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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Sugars and sugar confectionery - country rank by trade value (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Ranks show the top 10 countries by latest-year value (rank 1 is largest).
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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Global export trend
Sugars and sugar confectionery - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Annual reported exports across available years.
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade
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HS4 drilldown
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HS4 subcategories within HS 17 for 2024 (partner = World). Values are summed across reporting economies; coverage varies by reporter and year.
Exports
Coverage vs HS2: 99.0%
Sugars and sugar confectionery - top 4-digit product groups by export share (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Leading 4-digit product groups by export value.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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| HS4 | Subcategory | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1701 | Cane or beet sugar and chemical… | $37.45B | 56.2% |
| 1704 | Sugar confectionery (including… | $17.36B | 26.0% |
| 1702 | Sugars, including lactose, malt… | $10.29B | 15.4% |
| 1703 | Molasses; resulting from the ex… | $903.89M | 1.4% |
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Fastest-growing HS4 (CAGR 2019–2024)
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| HS4 | Subcategory | CAGR | 2024 value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1701 | Cane or beet sugar and chemical… | 13.2% | $37.45B |
| 1702 | Sugars, including lactose, malt… | 12.5% | $10.29B |
| 1704 | Sugar confectionery (including… | 8.0% | $17.36B |
| 1703 | Molasses; resulting from the ex… | 0.2% | $903.89M |
Imports
Coverage vs HS2: 99.5%
Sugars and sugar confectionery - top 4-digit product groups by import share (Imports), 2024 (USD)
Leading 4-digit product groups by import value.
Flow: Imports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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| HS4 | Subcategory | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1701 | Cane or beet sugar and chemical… | $32.38B | 53.2% |
| 1704 | Sugar confectionery (including… | $16.14B | 26.5% |
| 1702 | Sugars, including lactose, malt… | $10.70B | 17.6% |
| 1703 | Molasses; resulting from the ex… | $1.37B | 2.3% |
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Fastest-growing HS4 (CAGR 2019–2024)
Filter: start-year value ≥ $1.00M
| HS4 | Subcategory | CAGR | 2024 value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1701 | Cane or beet sugar and chemical… | 11.0% | $32.38B |
| 1702 | Sugars, including lactose, malt… | 9.1% | $10.70B |
| 1704 | Sugar confectionery (including… | 7.4% | $16.14B |
| 1703 | Molasses; resulting from the ex… | 5.0% | $1.37B |
Explore country profiles
Jump from this HS2 product to the country trade pages for the largest exporters and importers.
Top exporters
Top trade routes
Top exporter → importer routes among the largest exporters (bounded at build-time).
| Exporter | Importer | Value | Share of exports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil (BRA) | Indonesia (IDN) | $1.65B | 2.5% |
| Mexico (MEX) | USA (USA) | $1.64B | 2.5% |
| Brazil (BRA) | India (IND) | $1.61B | 2.4% |
| USA (USA) | Mexico (MEX) | $1.43B | 2.1% |
| Brazil (BRA) | China (CHN) | $1.41B | 2.1% |
| Brazil (BRA) | United Arab Emirates (ARE) | $1.16B | 1.7% |
| Canada (CAN) | USA (USA) | $1.15B | 1.7% |
| Thailand (THA) | China (CHN) | $1.13B | 1.7% |
| Brazil (BRA) | Algeria (DZA) | $1.06B | 1.6% |
| Brazil (BRA) | Egypt (EGY) | $939.00M | 1.4% |
| Brazil (BRA) | Morocco (MAR) | $918.64M | 1.4% |
| Brazil (BRA) | Saudi Arabia (SAU) | $878.12M | 1.3% |
| Brazil (BRA) | Malaysia (MYS) | $768.11M | 1.2% |
| Brazil (BRA) | Bangladesh (BGD) | $757.75M | 1.1% |
| Brazil (BRA) | Nigeria (NGA) | $719.28M | 1.1% |
Data notes & methodology
Source: UN Comtrade
Exports total: $66.68B • Imports total: $60.89B
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