HS Code:
Subheading 1701.91.30 of the Harmonized System (HS) Code pertains to 'Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form, containing added flavoring or coloring matter, other than those in retail packages.' This category includes refined sugar products that have been enhanced with flavorings or colorings for specific uses, often in industrial or food processing applications. These products are distinct from retail sugar due to their specialized formulation and packaging for bulk or industrial use.
Total Trade Volume
USD 250 million
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 80 million
32% of total trade
Increasing
USD 45 million
18% of total trade
Stable
USD 30 million
12% of total trade
Increasing
USD 25 million
10% of total trade
Decreasing
USD 20 million
8% of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.5%
Highest Rate
35% (applied by certain developing countries to protect domestic sugar industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-USMCA)
Rising demand for flavored sugar in food processing
Increased exports from major sugar-producing countries like Brazil and India to meet industrial demand in processed foods and beverages
2021-2022
Shift towards natural and organic flavorings
Higher production costs but growing market share in health-conscious regions like North America and Europe
2020-2022
Fluctuations in global sugar prices
Volatility in trade volumes due to price sensitivity in importing countries, particularly in Asia and Africa
2019-2022
The European Union reduced tariffs on flavored sugar imports from select Latin American countries under a new trade agreement.
June 2023
Expected to increase trade volume from Brazil and Colombia by 15% over the next two years.
The United States adjusted import quotas for cane sugar products, including those under HS 1701.91.30, to address domestic supply shortages.
March 2023
Temporary boost in imports from countries like Brazil and India, though long-term effects depend on domestic production recovery.
India phased out export subsidies for sugar products to comply with WTO rulings, impacting the competitiveness of flavored sugar exports.
January 2023
Potential reduction in Indiaโs market share in price-sensitive markets, benefiting competitors like Brazil.