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Primary sugar crops market in Brazil

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, Brazil's production of primary sugar crops exhibited a general upward trend, culminating at 782.1 million tonnes in 2023. The market volume began at 747.6 million tonnes in 2018 and saw modest annual increases, reaching 756.1 million tonnes by 2020.

A significant contraction occurred in 2021, with output falling to 715.7 million tonnes. The market partially recovered to 725.7 million tonnes in 2022 before surging to its peak of 782.1 million tonnes in 2023, marking the highest volume within the period.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Brazil
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2023, M t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, M t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, M t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production primary sugar crops in Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, M t

Brazil was the world's leading producer of primary sugar crops from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of primary sugar crops, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of primary sugar crops, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Brazil's production of primary sugar crops declined after two years of growth. In 2021, the country produced 715.7 million tonnes, marking a 5.3% decrease from 2020. Over the 2018–2021 period, production fell by 4.3%, averaging an annual decline of 1.4%. The peak was reached in 2020 at 756.1 million tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019 at 0.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, M t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.8%	0.3%	(5.3%)	(1.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports primary sugar crops from Brazil

Exports in kind, t

Brazil's exports of primary sugar crops grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 351.1 tonnes, a surge of 4 813.3% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports skyrocketed by 16 304.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 447.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	176.8%	20.6%	4 813.3%	447.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United States dominated Brazil's exports of primary sugar crops in volume, accounting for 94.3% of the total.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed significant volatility during this period. Export volumes in value terms hit their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2021, with a 291-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Brazil's exports reached 581.8 thousand US dollars, a dramatic increase of 7 138.6% from 2020. The sharpest decline was in 2020, at 15.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	376.3%	(15.7%)	7 138.6%	562.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the export structure in value terms was highly concentrated, with the United States alone making up 96.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports primary sugar crops to Brazil

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes exhibited irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market. They reached their lowest in 2020 and climbed to a high in 2021, a 6.5-fold increase. In 2021, Brazil imported 0.8 tonnes of primary sugar crops, up 550.9% from the previous year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 0.1 tonnes, with the steepest drop that year at 76.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(76.8%)	550.9%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Brazil's imports in volume were entirely sourced from the United States and China, together accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Brazil's imports of primary sugar crops in value terms rose for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports totaled 17.1 thousand US dollars, a sharp increase of 461.0% compared to 2020. From 2019 to 2021, imports grew by 1 365%, with an average annual growth rate of 144.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US