2025 Q1 Colombia Cane sugar (HS1701) Export Snapshot: Volatility & Rebound

Q1 Trend: Colombia Cane sugar Export

Cane sugar, classified under HS Code 1701 (Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form), saw mixed export trends in Q1 2025. After a 1.55% month-on-month (MoM) price increase to $0.69/kg in February, unit prices dropped sharply by 10.44% in March to $0.62/kg. Export volumes rebounded strongly in March, rising 43.89% MoM to 58.94M kg, following a 40.14% contraction in February. The recovery in volume pushed export value up 28.86% MoM to $36.44M in March, though this remained below January's $46.51M. Colombia's tariff adjustments on agricultural goods in January may have influenced early-year trade flows.

Table: Colombia Cane Sugar Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

Colombia's cane sugar exports are heavily concentrated in the UNITED STATES, accounting for 29.4% of value vs. 23.9% of weight, signaling a premium market demanding higher-grade or refined sugar. Peru and Chile follow as bulk hubs (15.9% and 12.2% weight share), suggesting cost-driven raw material flows. The value-volume gap narrows in smaller markets (e.g., Haiti, Cuba), indicating balanced trade. This structure reveals a dual strategy: premium pricing in the U.S. and volume-driven efficiency in regional hubs.

Table: Colombia Cane Sugar (HS Code 1701) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)

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Colombia HS Code 1701 Breakdown & Value Logic

yTrade data reveals HS Code 1701999000 (pure sucrose, no additives) dominates Colombia's cane sugar exports, capturing 71% of value and 77% of volume—a clear volume-driven play. The remaining sub-codes, including raw cane sugar variants, collectively account for under 30% of trade, reinforcing a market skewed toward bulk, low-margin shipments. This Colombia HS Code 1701 export pattern reflects a commodity-focused strategy, prioritizing mass over premium differentiation. The absence of unit price data suggests opaque pricing dynamics, but the sheer weight-volume ratio confirms cost efficiency as the core driver. Expect stability in this high-volume, low-value segment unless premiumization trends emerge.

Table: Colombia (HS Code 1701) Breakdown Details (Source: yTrade)

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Colombia Cane Sugar Buyers List

Table: Colombia Cane Sugar (HS Code 1701) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Colombia Cane sugar Export perform in Q1?

Exports dipped 39% month-on-month in February but rebounded 29% in March, with unit prices falling 10% over the same period.

What are the top Export partners for Colombia Cane sugar?

The United States ($32.56M), Peru ($15.06M), and Chile ($12.28M) were the top destinations.

Who are the major Cane sugar Buyers?

E. D. & F Man Sugar Limited and Sucro Can Sourcing LLC dominated, accounting for $17.05M combined.

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 1701, with significant activity in chemically pure sucrose (HS 170199****), representing $79.30M of exports.

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