ICUMSA 600–1200 – Raw Cane Sugar
ICUMSA 600-1200 Sugar – This today is the largest producer of sugarcane in the world, in addition to being the first in the production of ethanol and sugar, being responsible for 48% of world exports of this commodity. The term ICUMSA is an acronym called the International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis, or the International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis in free translation.
Raw Cane Sugar ICUMSA 600-1200 (VHP)
Brazilian raw cane sugar ICUMSA 600-1200 (VHP) — unrefined, minimally processed raw cane sugar with Very High Polarization (VHP) and a natural molasses content, of Brazilian origin, supplied by France AJ Group LTD (UK) to refineries, ethanol and distillery plants, fermentation processors, food and beverage manufacturers, and industrial bakeries worldwide. “VHP” and “ICUMSA 600-1200” describe the same product from two different perspectives — VHP refers to the high sucrose content (polarization) that makes it a valuable feedstock for refining, while ICUMSA 600-1200 describes its raw brown color range. Sourced and loaded from the Brazilian origin ports of Santos, in the state of São Paulo, and Paranaguá, the standard contract volume starts from 12,500 metric tons and up, supplied in 25 kg and 50 kg export bags. Each shipment is accompanied by a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA).
Product Overview and Key Specifications
ICUMSA color is a laboratory measurement of sugar color in ICUMSA units (IU) — a higher value indicates a darker, less refined sugar that retains more of its natural molasses. At 600-1200 IU, this brown raw sugar stands well above white refined grades, reflecting its minimally processed state. The reference values reported below are indicative; the binding contractual specification is the one confirmed on the COA issued for each shipment.
| Parameter | Commercial Reference Value |
| Product Type | Raw brown crystalline cane sugar, VHP (Very High Polarization), ICUMSA 600–1200 |
| HS Code | 1701.13 / 1701.14 |
| Color (ICUMSA) | 600–1200 IU |
| Polarization | 99.3°Z minimum |
| Ash (Sulfated, on Brix) | 0.15% maximum |
| Moisture | 0.15% maximum |
| Reducing Sugars | 0.60% maximum |
| Suspended Solids | 0.20% maximum |
| Processing | Raw, minimally processed, natural molasses content |
| Foreign Matter | Free from visible foreign matter |