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Destination guide · Gulf & MENA

How to Import Brazilian Sugar into the Gulf & MENA

The Gulf and wider MENA region are strong markets for refined Brazilian sugar — for domestic consumption and, through hubs like the UAE, for re-export. Here's how ICUMSA 45 reaches the region: grades, halal, ports and delivery terms.

Why the Gulf & MENA import Brazilian sugar

With limited local production, the Gulf states, Algeria, Egypt and neighbouring markets import refined and raw sugar in volume. The UAE (Jebel Ali) is a leading re-export gateway, distributing refined sugar across MENA, the Levant and East Africa. Brazil is a competitive origin on price and shipping.

Grade fit

Consumption and food-industry demand is for refined ICUMSA 45 (colour ≤ 45 IU). Regional refineries also take VHP raw sugar. Both are available.

Halal & documentation

Halal assurance is often required across MENA. Cane sugar is inherently halal, and we arrange halal-relevant documentation plus SGS/Intertek inspection at loading, together with the certificate of origin and health/phytosanitary certificates.

Ports, delivery & re-export

Cargo loads at Santos or Paranaguá and typically ships CIF to hubs such as Jebel Ali or Jeddah, or to North African ports for Algeria and Egypt. For re-export operations in the UAE, we can structure recurring supply to feed onward distribution.

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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 · Gulf & MENA

Importing into the Gulf & MENA — FAQ

Which sugar grade does the Gulf / MENA import?

Mostly refined ICUMSA 45 for direct consumption and food industry, plus raw sugar for regional refineries. The UAE is also a major re-export hub for refined sugar across the region and East Africa.

Is halal documentation available?

Cane sugar is inherently halal; halal-relevant documentation and independent inspection are arranged where buyers require it, alongside the standard export document set.

Which ports and Incoterm are used?

Commonly CIF to hubs such as Jebel Ali (UAE) or Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), and to North African ports for Algeria and Egypt, with the seller arranging freight and insurance from Brazil.