2025 Feb Colombia Sugar (HS 1701) Export Snapshot: Sharp Drop

February Trend: Colombia Sugar Export

Sugar, classified under HS Code 1701 (Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form), saw mixed export trends in February. Unit prices edged up 1.55% MoM to $0.69/kg, but export value plummeted 39.21% to $28.27M as volumes dropped 40.14% to 40.96M kg. The sharp decline follows President Trump's February 1st announcement of 25% tariffs on Mexican imports, which likely disrupted regional trade flows.

Table: Colombia Sugar Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

The United States dominates Colombia's sugar exports, accounting for 35.7% of value but only 30.1% of weight, signaling a premium market demanding higher-grade or processed sugar. In contrast, Ecuador and Peru show a bulk hub pattern (15.7% and 14.4% weight share vs. lower value shares), suggesting raw material flows for further processing. The value-volume gap reveals a dual strategy: premium pricing in the U.S. and cost-efficient bulk trade with regional neighbors, optimizing supply chains for both margin and scale.

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

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Colombia HS Code 1701 Breakdown & Value Logic

Colombia's HS Code 1701 sugar exports are dominated by chemically pure sucrose (HS 1701999000), capturing 66.7% of value and 72.8% of volume—yTrade data reveals a bulk-driven market where volume trumps premium pricing. The remaining sub-codes, including raw cane sugar variants, collectively fill the gap but lack comparable scale, reinforcing Colombia's role as a high-volume, low-margin sugar exporter. This aligns with global demand for cost-effective sweeteners, not niche premium products. Keyword: Colombia HS Code 1701 Export.

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

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Colombia Sugar Buyers List

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Colombia Sugar Export perform in February?

Colombia's sugar exports dropped 39% month-on-month to $28.27M in February, with shipment volumes falling 40% to 40.96M kg. Unit prices edged up 1.55% to $0.69/kg.

What are the top Export partners for Colombia Sugar?

The United States ($10.10M), Ecuador ($3.75M), and Peru ($3.24M) were the top destinations for Colombian sugar exports.

Who are the major Sugar Buyers?

Sweet New England Company ($2.14M) and Sucro Can Sourcing LLC ($1.80M) dominated purchases, indicating concentrated demand from North American industrial buyers.

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 1701, with significant activity in chemically pure sucrose (HS 170199****), which accounted for $18.85M of exports.