China's Imports of Syrup and White Sugar Pre-mix Powder See Significant Growth in Jan-Feb 2026

According to the latest data, China's imports of syrup and white sugar pre-mix powder (encompassing HS codes 1702.90 and 2106.906) showed significant growth during January and February 2026. Specifically, within these two months, China imported a total of 83,000 metric tons of syrup and 59,200 metric tons of white sugar pre-mix powder. Compared to the same period last year, syrup imports increased by 7,500 tons, while white sugar pre-mix powder imports saw a substantial rise of 26,600 tons. Cumulatively, the total imports for January-February reached 142,200 tons, representing a year-on-year increase of 34,100 tons, or 31%. A more detailed breakdown reveals that under HS code 1702.90, imports of syrup and white sugar pre-mix powder in January and February were 74,400 tons and 53,200 tons, respectively, showing year-on-year increases of 3,300 tons and 35,100 tons. For HS code 2106.906, imports during the same period were 8,600 tons and 6,000 tons. This category saw a mixed trend, with a 4,200-ton increase in January but an 8,600-ton decrease in February. It is important to note that despite the strong import performance at the beginning of the year, the overall cumulative data for the 2025/26 crushing season (October of last year to February of this year) indicates that China's total imports of syrup and white sugar pre-mix powder amounted to 442,000 tons. This figure represents a decrease of 305,400 tons, or 41%, compared to the same period last year. This suggests that while recent import volumes have rebounded, the cumulative imports for the entire crushing season remain at a lower level.