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Destination guide · Australia

How to Import Brazilian Sugar into Australia

Australia is an active source of inquiries for Brazilian sugar — despite being a raw-sugar exporter itself. Demand comes from refined-sugar buyers and trading houses. Here's how it works, including Australia's notably strict biosecurity.

Why Australia buys Brazilian sugar

Australia exports raw cane sugar from Queensland, but it still imports refined sugar and specialty grades for parts of the market, and Australian traders source globally for domestic supply and Pacific re-export. Brazil is a competitive, reliable origin.

Grade fit

Demand is mainly for refined ICUMSA 45. We can also supply VHP raw sugar where required.

Biosecurity & import permits

Australia enforces some of the world's strictest biosecurity controls. Sugar imports require compliant documentation and may need an import permit and quarantine clearance. Confirm requirements with the Australian authorities early — we provide the full document set (certificate of origin, SGS/Intertek inspection, health/phytosanitary certificates).

Ports & delivery

Cargo loads at Santos or Paranaguá and typically ships CIF to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, in containers or bulk depending on volume.

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Duna Trading sources Brazilian ICUMSA 45 and VHP sugar and ships worldwide under Incoterms 2020, with DLC/SBLC payment (UCP 600) and SGS/Intertek inspection at loading. Tell us your grade, quantity and destination port and the São Paulo desk reverts with a quotation.

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Destination guide · Australia

Importing into Australia — FAQ

Doesn't Australia produce its own sugar?

Yes — Australia is a major raw-sugar exporter (Queensland). But it imports refined and specialty sugar, and Australian traders source globally for domestic supply and Pacific re-export, which is why inquiries appear.

What about biosecurity?

Australia has some of the world's strictest biosecurity rules. Food imports require compliant documentation and may need an import permit and quarantine clearance — confirm requirements with the Australian authorities before shipment.

Which ports and Incoterm?

Typically CIF to ports such as Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, with the seller arranging freight and insurance from Brazil.