Sugar Import Cost and Profit Analysis as of April 13, 2026

On April 13, 2026, the international sugar market saw the ICE raw sugar futures contract close at 13.63 US cents per pound. Concurrently, the RMB exchange rate against the US dollar was recorded at 6.8300. Based on these critical figures, a detailed estimation of Brazilian sugar import costs and potential profits has been conducted. The analysis reveals that for in-quota Brazilian sugar imports, the estimated duty-paid processing cost is approximately 3812 RMB per ton. In contrast, for out-of-quota Brazilian sugar imports, due to differing tariff policies, the duty-paid processing cost significantly increases to an estimated 4835 RMB per ton. Further comparison of these import costs with the current spot prices of white sugar in the Rizhao region indicates a notable profit margin for imported sugar. Specifically, in-quota Brazilian sugar, after duty-paid processing, is projected to yield an estimated profit of 1718 RMB per ton. Even for out-of-quota Brazilian sugar, despite higher costs, an estimated profit of 695 RMB per ton can still be maintained. These figures provide crucial reference points for market participants to assess the impact of current international sugar price fluctuations on the domestic market.