Sugar rose to 14.79 USd/Lbs on December 2, 2025, up 0.37% from the previous day. Over the past month, Sugar's price has risen 0.99%, but it is still 30.67% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Sugar - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

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The price of white sugar per ton can vary depending on a variety of factors such as global supply and demand, weather conditions, production costs, and government policies. This article explores the factors that influence sugar prices and provides insight into the dynamics of the sugar market.

The international white sugar price is determined by various factors such as supply and demand dynamics, production levels, weather conditions, government policies, and currency fluctuations. This article provides an overview of the factors influencing the price and the importance of monitoring them in the global food industry.

Loose, granulated white sugar, regardless of type or packaging size. Excludes brown sugar and artificial sweeteners."

The retail price index of white sugar was 117.1 as of December 2023 in India. There was a slight increase in the retail price index as compared to the previous month. The retail price index is a measure of inflation published monthly by the Office for National Statistics.

Sri Lanka Retail Price: Colombo: Pulses: White Sugar data was reported at 106.670 LKR/kg in Nov 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 107.790 LKR/kg for Oct 2018. Sri Lanka Retail Price: Colombo: Pulses: White Sugar data is updated monthly, averaging 96.205 LKR/kg from Dec 2005 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 156 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 117.590 LKR/kg in Jun 2016 and a record low of 43.190 LKR/kg in Dec 2005. Sri Lanka Retail Price: Colombo: Pulses: White Sugar data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.P006: Retail Price: By Commodity: Colombo City (Period End).

The price of white crystal sugar in Poland has fluctuated over the observed period. In 2024, the average price of white sugar per one kilogram amounted to **** zloty.

The average retail price for two kilograms of white sugar in Canada was 2.51 Canadian dollars in October 2023. This price has gradually decreased over time, from a monthly average of 2.79 dollars per two kilograms in 2015. What is white sugar? White sugar which we buy in stores is a refined sugar. This means that it has been extracted from sugar cane plants or sugar beets and processed into crystals, whilst natural sugars are those found in food such as fruit and some dairy products. Also known as granulated sugar, white sugar is generally used to sweeten hot beverages or in baking. Canadian sugar manufacturing As of December 2018, there were 13 sugar manufacturing establishments in the whole of Canada, five of which were located in Quebec. In the same year, there was over 30 kilograms of refined sugar available for consumption per capita in Canada.

In the United States, the average retail price per pound of granulated sugar was roughly 59.01 U.S. cents in 2021. The price of sugar has fluctuated considerably over the past seventeen years, peaking at almost 70 U.S. cents per pound in 2012.

Sugar production

Within the 2020/2021 period, a total of just under 180 million metric tons of sugar was produced worldwide. This was an increase of roughly 13 and a half million tons compared to the previous year. Close to a quarter of the global 180 million tons was produced by Brazil, the world’s leading producer of sugar during 2020/2021. Other major producers of sugar included India, the EU, and Thailand for that period.

Sugar intake

Within the same marketing period, an estimated 172 million metric tons’ worth of sugar was consumed by people worldwide. Global sugar consumption has been stagnating in recent years. Some of the world’s leading sugar consumers included many of the same top producing countries and regions, namely India, the EU, and China. India’s sugar consumption amounted to some 28 million metric tons during the 2020/2021 period.

China Settlement Price: ZCE: White Sugar: 2nd Month data was reported at 5,342.000 RMB/Ton in 02 Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5,355.000 RMB/Ton for 01 Dec 2025. China Settlement Price: ZCE: White Sugar: 2nd Month data is updated daily, averaging 5,489.000 RMB/Ton from Jan 2006 (Median) to 02 Dec 2025, with 4838 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,771.000 RMB/Ton in 12 Aug 2011 and a record low of 4,037.000 RMB/Ton in 15 Sep 2014. China Settlement Price: ZCE: White Sugar: 2nd Month data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange. The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Commodity Market – Table CN.ZB: Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange: Commodity Futures: Settlement Price: Daily. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

This statistic depicts the average annual prices for sugar from 2014 through 2026*. In 2024, the average price for sugar stood at 0.45 nominal U.S. dollars per kilogram.

Colombia Retail Price: Consumer Goods: Riopaila: Refined White Sugar 1kg data was reported at 1,679.380 COP in 17 Sep 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,623.896 COP for 06 Aug 2020. Colombia Retail Price: Consumer Goods: Riopaila: Refined White Sugar 1kg data is updated weekly, averaging 1,616.645 COP from Apr 2020 (Median) to 17 Sep 2020, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,679.380 COP in 17 Sep 2020 and a record low of 1,577.882 COP in 18 Jun 2020. Colombia Retail Price: Consumer Goods: Riopaila: Refined White Sugar 1kg data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Statistics Administrative Department. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Colombia – Table CO.P003: Retail Price: Consumer Goods.

Sugar Price Index in World decreased to 94.10 Index Points in October from 99.40 Index Points in September of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for World Sugar Price Index.

China Retail Price: 36 City Avg: White Granulated Sugar: Bag data was reported at 6.750 RMB/Bag in Oct 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 6.750 RMB/Bag for Sep 2025. China Retail Price: 36 City Avg: White Granulated Sugar: Bag data is updated monthly, averaging 6.280 RMB/Bag from Dec 2013 (Median) to Oct 2025, with 143 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.810 RMB/Bag in Nov 2023 and a record low of 5.790 RMB/Bag in Jun 2015. China Retail Price: 36 City Avg: White Granulated Sugar: Bag data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Price Monitoring Center, NDRC. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Price – Table CN.PA: Price Monitoring Center, NDRC: 36 City Monthly Avg: Retail Price: Food.

Learn about the various factors that can affect the market price of white sugar, including supply and demand dynamics, production levels, global trade policies, weather conditions, and currency exchange rates. Discover how recent trends in sugar production and external factors have influenced price fluctuations, and understand the importance of monitoring market trends for informed decision-making in the sugar industry.

Loose, granulated white sugar, regardless of type or packaging size. Excludes brown sugar and artificial sweeteners."

Zambia Average Prices: White Sugar data was reported at 26.950 ZMW in Jul 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 27.230 ZMW for Jun 2018. Zambia Average Prices: White Sugar data is updated monthly, averaging 23.690 ZMW from Jan 2005 (Median) to Jul 2018, with 56 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.380 ZMW in May 2018 and a record low of 7.805 ZMW in Feb 2005. Zambia Average Prices: White Sugar data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Zambia – Table ZM.P002: Average Price: Selected Products.

This statistic shows the price per ton of refined sugar manufactured in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2008 to 2020. The price of refined sugar was approximately 1,587 British pounds per ton in 2020.

Singapore Retail Prices: White Sugar (Per 2 Kilogram) data was reported at 3.630 SGD/2 kg in Dec 2024. This stayed constant from the previous number of 3.630 SGD/2 kg for Nov 2024. Singapore Retail Prices: White Sugar (Per 2 Kilogram) data is updated monthly, averaging 3.200 SGD/2 kg from Jan 2010 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 180 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.630 SGD/2 kg in Dec 2024 and a record low of 2.920 SGD/2 kg in Aug 2015. Singapore Retail Prices: White Sugar (Per 2 Kilogram) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Singapore Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.P002: Average Retail Prices: 2019=100.