Destination guide · United Kingdom

How to Import Brazilian Sugar into the UK

The UK is a strong source of inquiries for Brazilian sugar — from cane refiners, the food & beverage industry and trading houses. Here's how ICUMSA 45 and VHP reach the UK market, and the post-Brexit import rules to check first.

Why the UK buys Brazilian sugar

The UK has long-standing cane-refining capacity and a large food-manufacturing sector, and London remains a major commodity trading centre. Between refiners buying raw feedstock, industry buying refined sugar, and traders sourcing for onward supply, the UK is an active, English-language market for Brazilian origin.

Grade fit

Refiners import VHP raw sugar (ICUMSA 600–1200) as feedstock; food manufacturers, packers and traders import refined ICUMSA 45. We supply both.

Ports & delivery

Cargo loads at Santos or Paranaguá and ships CFR or CIF to UK ports such as Felixstowe, London Gateway, Tilbury or Liverpool — in bulk vessels or containers.

Post-Brexit rules to confirm

Since Brexit the UK runs its own tariff schedule and an autonomous tariff-rate quota (TRQ) for raw cane sugar. Confirm the applicable duty and quota position with your customs agent before contracting; we provide the full export document set for clearance.

Request a quotation

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.

Destination guide · United Kingdom

Importing into the UK — FAQ

Does the UK import raw cane sugar from Brazil?

Yes. The UK has cane-refining capacity and imports raw sugar as feedstock, plus refined sugar for the food industry and traders. Brazil is a competitive origin.

What are the UK import duties on sugar?

Since Brexit the UK operates its own tariff schedule, including an autonomous tariff-rate quota for raw cane sugar. Confirm the current duty/quota with your customs agent — it materially affects landed cost.

Which ports and Incoterm are used?

Commonly CFR or CIF to ports such as Felixstowe, London Gateway, Tilbury or Liverpool, with the seller arranging freight from Brazil.