Ministry of Commerce: Zero Tariff Quota-Exempt Raw Sugar Arrived in April and May 2026

According to the latest trade data released by the Ministry of Commerce, China's actual arrival volume of tariff quota-exempt raw sugar was zero tons in April 2026. Concurrently, the forecasted data for May 2026 also indicates an expected arrival volume of zero tons for this category of raw sugar. This data is significant for understanding the current supply structure of the domestic sugar market. Tariff quota-exempt raw sugar typically refers to sugar imported beyond specific quotas, which is subject to higher tariffs. A zero arrival volume could be influenced by various factors, including fluctuations in international sugar prices, domestic sugar supply and demand conditions, adjustments in import policies, and procurement strategies of traders. Despite the zero arrival of tariff quota-exempt raw sugar, the market still needs to monitor other sugar import channels, such as in-quota raw sugar, refined sugar, and alternative products like syrups, to comprehensively assess the overall supply and price trends in the domestic sugar market. Moving forward, we will continue to closely follow the latest data released by the Ministry of Commerce and customs to provide timely and accurate market dynamics analysis for the industry.