We sell cane sugar ICUMSA 100 in bulk to food manufacturers, confectioners and traders worldwide, shipped in containers from our supply bases in Thailand and Brazil. It is a refined white cane sugar with a colour limit of 100 IU: whiter and cleaner than most industrial grades, but usually cheaper than ICUMSA 45. For a lot of factories it is the sensible middle ground.
This page sets out the specification, how the grade behaves in production, packing, documents, the ordering process and the questions buyers ask before committing to a first container.
Quick specs: cane sugar ICUMSA 100
- Colour: 100 ICUMSA units max, white
- Polarity: 99.8% min
- Moisture: 0.04% max | Ash: 0.04% max
- Granulation: fine to medium
- Packing: 50 kg PP bags with liner, or 1 MT jumbo bags
- Origin: Brazil, Thailand or India (on order)
What cane sugar ICUMSA 100 is
Sugar grades are named after their colour reading under methods set by the International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis. A sugar solution is measured for how much light it absorbs, and the result is given in ICUMSA units. Lower numbers mean whiter sugar.
Cane sugar ICUMSA 100 sits between the premium whites (35 and 45) and the off-white ICUMSA 150. To the eye it is white. Put it next to ICUMSA 45 in good light and you might see the faintest warmth in the 100. In a cake, a sauce, a sweet or most drinks with any colour of their own, nobody will ever notice. That is why so many manufacturers buy it: they get refined, high-purity sugarcane sugar without paying for brightness their product doesn’t show.
Our article on why buyers prefer ICUMSA 100 sugar goes into the reasons in more depth.
Cane sugar ICUMSA 100 specification
These are the contract figures for our cane sugar ICUMSA 100. Each lot is inspected against them at loading.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type | Refined white cane sugar |
| ICUMSA colour | 100 IU maximum |
| Polarity | 99.8% minimum |
| Moisture | 0.04% maximum |
| Ash content | 0.04% maximum |
| Solubility | 100% dry and free flowing |
| Magnetic particles | 4 mg/kg maximum |
| SO₂ | 70 mg/kg maximum |
| Radiation | Within internationally accepted limits |
| Granulation | Fine to medium crystals |
| Origin | Brazil / Thailand / India (on order) |
Want to know how to read the lab report that comes with a cargo? See how to read an ICUMSA 100 sugar analysis report and our breakdown of moisture, polarization and ash content.
Where cane sugar ICUMSA 100 works best
The plants that buy cane sugar ICUMSA 100 from us again and again tend to be making things where the sugar is mixed in, cooked or coloured:
- Biscuits, cakes and bakery fillings
- Hard and soft confectionery, chocolate
- Jams, sauces, ketchup and condiments
- Coloured soft drinks, cordials and flavoured syrups
- Dairy desserts and flavoured milk
- General food processing and fermentation
For clear drinks or a premium table sugar, step up to ICUMSA 45 sugar or refined sugar ICUMSA 35. If cost is the main driver and a slightly off-white crystal is fine, compare it with our ICUMSA 150 white sugar.
ICUMSA 100 next to the other grades
| Grade | Colour (IU) | How buyers use it |
|---|---|---|
| ICUMSA 35 | 35 max | Clear beverages, pharma |
| ICUMSA 45 | 45 max | Retail packs, clear drinks, general food |
| Cane sugar ICUMSA 100 (this page) | 100 max | Bakery, confectionery, sauces, coloured drinks |
| ICUMSA 150 | 150 max | Cost-led food processing |
| Raw brown cane sugar | 600 to 1200 | Re-refining, brewing, brown sugar products |
We also wrote a direct comparison: ICUMSA 100 vs ICUMSA 45.
How it behaves on the factory floor
Specs on paper only tell half the story, so here is what production teams usually report back.
Dissolving. With polarity at 99.8% and very little ash, it dissolves fully in hot or cold water. Syrup made from it is clear, with at most a very pale straw tone in a large tank. If your drink or syrup has its own colour, that tone disappears.
Baking and cooking. It creams with fat, caramelises and sets exactly like any refined white sugar. Bakers switching from ICUMSA 45 normally change nothing in the recipe.
Handling. Low moisture keeps it free flowing through augers and dosing systems, provided the bags have been stored dry. The fine to medium crystal size suits most dissolving and mixing lines.
Consistency. This is the part that matters for repeat buyers. Because each lot is inspected against the same contract figures, the sugar in your fifth container should behave like the sugar in your first.
Things to agree before you sign
A smooth first shipment usually comes down to a few details settled early:
- Origin. Brazil, Thailand or India can all be offered. If your import permit names an origin, tell us at the start.
- Incoterm. FOB if you control freight, CIF if you want us to arrange it to your port. The ICC Incoterms rules define exactly where risk passes.
- Packing and marking. Plain bags or bags printed with your brand, and any language or labelling your authorities require.
- Inspection. SGS or an equivalent firm at loading is standard. If your buyer insists on a specific company, say so before the contract.
- Delivery schedule. One container, or a monthly programme of cane sugar ICUMSA 100 spread over the year.
Packing and shipping
- 50 kg polypropylene bags with a moisture-proof inner liner
- 1 MT jumbo bags for silo or hopper discharge
- Custom packing on request for larger contracts
A 20 ft container holds around 25 MT of bagged cane sugar ICUMSA 100. We load at origin and ship by sea to your port. Our guide to ICUMSA 100 packaging options covers the pros and cons of each pack, and how ICUMSA 100 sugar is shipped explains the journey.
Ordering cane sugar ICUMSA 100 from us
- Inquiry. Tell us the tonnage, your discharge port, packing and FOB or CIF.
- Quote and paperwork. We send a quote, then a pro forma invoice and sales contract with the specification attached.
- Payment. Bank transfer, as described in our billing policy.
- Loading and inspection. Usually within 2 to 4 business days of payment clearing, with SGS or equivalent inspection as the sugar is loaded.
- Shipping. We send the bill of lading and tracking. Sea freight typically takes 3 to 6 weeks. See our shipping policy.
Documents and customs
Every cargo of cane sugar ICUMSA 100 ships with a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin and quality certificate. Your broker will handle clearance at destination, and duties and taxes there are paid by the buyer. Two of our guides help here: documents required to import ICUMSA 100 cane sugar and the customs clearance process.
Food rules differ by country. Most are built on Codex Alimentarius standards, so that is a good place to check what your authorities will ask for.
Price
The price of cane sugar ICUMSA 100 is set per metric ton and moves with the world sugar market, your volume, packing, freight and Incoterm. We give a firm quote when you send your details rather than a number on a web page that may be weeks old. For background, read factors that affect ICUMSA 100 sugar prices, or follow market news from the International Sugar Organization.
Storage and arrival checks
Store the bags on pallets in a cool, dry warehouse, away from walls and direct sun. Keep bags closed and use stock first in, first out. Stored like that, refined cane sugar keeps well for around two years.
When your container is opened, check bags from the front and the back. Cane sugar ICUMSA 100 should be white, dry and free flowing. Soft lumps that break easily are normal after a humid voyage. Wet bags, hard caking or odd smells should be photographed and reported to us and the carrier within 48 hours of receipt.
Why buy cane sugar ICUMSA 100 from Global Sugar Supplies
- Supply from Thailand and Brazil, which helps keep cargo available through more of the year
- The same team handles your quote, contract, inspection and shipment
- Specs written into the contract and an inspection certificate with every lot
- Trial containers welcome before a longer programme
- Six grades under one roof, from ICUMSA 35 to raw brown sugar
Before you pay any supplier, including us, run the checks in our guide on how to verify a sugar supplier.
Questions about cane sugar ICUMSA 100
What is the minimum order?
One 20 ft container, around 25 MT, is the usual starting point. Smaller trial lots may be possible for some ports.
Is cane sugar ICUMSA 100 food grade?
Yes. It is refined white sugar for human consumption and food manufacturing, inspected at loading against the specification above.
Can I swap from ICUMSA 45 to save money?
Often, yes, if the sugar ends up mixed, cooked or coloured. Run it through your own process before switching a whole line.
Can I get a sample before ordering?
Yes. We send samples by courier so your lab or production team can test the cane sugar ICUMSA 100 in your own process. Whether it is free depends on the destination.
How long does shipping take?
Around 3 to 6 weeks by sea once loaded, depending on the route and your port.
Where do you deliver?
Major ports in Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, the Americas and Oceania.
Request a cane sugar ICUMSA 100 quote
Send your tonnage, port and packing through the contact form, email info@globalsugarsupply.com, or call or WhatsApp +1 (559) 629 4830. You can also see every sugar grade we supply.
