In 2025, the total value of sugar imports across the globe reached $33.9 billion. This marked an 11.5% increase compared to 2021, when the global sugar import market was valued at $30.4 billion. However, on a year-over-year basis, sugar import spending fell by an average of 20% from $42.3 billion recorded in 2024.

The world’s five largest sugar importers in 2025 were mainland China, the United States, Indonesia, India, and Italy. Together, this group accounted for nearly a quarter (24.9%) of the global total.

Looking at regional breakdowns, Asian countries led sugar purchases by value, importing $15.7 billion worth—representing 46.3% of the worldwide total. Africa ranked second with a 23.7% share, followed by Europe at 18%. North America received 8.2% of global sugar imports, Latin America (including the Caribbean but excluding Mexico) accounted for 3.2%, and Oceania (led by New Zealand and Papua New Guinea) made up 0.6%.

For research reference, the four-digit Harmonized Tariff System code for sugar is 1701, which covers solid-form cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose.

Top 15 Sugar-Importing Countries in 2025

The following countries posted the highest sugar import values for the year:

1. Mainland China – $2.2 billion (6.4%)

2. United States – $1.93 billion (5.7%)

3. Indonesia – $1.9 billion (5.6%)

4. India – $1.24 billion (3.7%)

5. Italy – $1.17 billion (3.5%)

6. Saudi Arabia – $1.15 billion (3.4%)

7. Bangladesh – $996.1 million (2.9%)

8. Malaysia – $941.6 million (2.8%)

9. United Arab Emirates – $933.7 million (2.8%)

10. Morocco – $876.2 million (2.6%)

11. Algeria – $873.3 million (2.6%)

12. Spain – $807.7 million (2.4%)

13. South Korea – $764.2 million (2.3%)

14. Canada – $730 million (2.2%)

15. Nigeria – $670.1 million (2%)

Together, these 15 countries purchased 50.7% of all sugar imported worldwide in 2025.

Between 2024 and 2025, only two countries in this group saw growth in sugar imports: Bangladesh (+12.9%) and Nigeria (+5.5%). By contrast, the sharpest declines were recorded in Indonesia (-37.2%), India (-31.2%), Malaysia (-30.8%), and the United States (-27.1%).

Leading Sugar Importers by Company

According to Tendata import data, the following companies were the top sugar importers in 2025: >>Find More Sugar Importers via Tendata

1. MEGHNA SUGAR REFINERY LTD – 4.97% ($874.09 million)

2. SHREE RENUKA SUGARS LTD – 4.05% ($711.69 million)

3. CITY SUGAR INDUSTRIES LIMITED – 2.92% ($513.76 million)

4. PARRY SUGARS REFINERY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED – 2.32% ($407.95 million)

5. SHRI DUTT INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED – 1.96% ($345.39 million)

6. ABDUL MONEM LIMITED – 1.45% ($255.14 million)

7. PT SENTRA USAHATAMA JAYA – 1.39% ($244.06 million)

8. PT SUGAR LABINTA – 1.12% ($197.68 million)

9. CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN ĐẠI TÂN VIỆT – 1.12% ($196.32 million)

10. PT PERMATA DUNIA SUKSES UTAMA – 1.11% ($195.94 million)