Sugar
U.S. Sugar Exports in 2024
Total Export Value
$2.01 Billion
Total Volume (Millions)
2.45 Metric Tons
3-Year Average
$1.69 Billion
Compound Average Growth
2.8% (2015-2024)
| Market | Total Value (USD) |
|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.24 Billion |
| Canada | $300.78 Million |
| European Union | $59.3 Million |
| Japan | $42.35 Million |
| Guatemala | $31.2 Million |
| Australia | $29 Million |
| United Kingdom | $23.71 Million |
| China | $20.52 Million |
| South Korea | $19.38 Million |
| Colombia | $19.07 Million |
Programs
U.S. imports of sugar are controlled by a system of tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) with annual quota volumes established by USDA.
Data and Analysis
On September 30, 2025, the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) issued Molasses Order No. 1 (MO1), a moratorium on molasses imports following a surge in imports and spike in local output. While the moratorium is set to expire on December 31, 2025, the SRA said it can be extended or lifted depending on the stock balance. MO1 took effect on October 3, 2025.
This monthly report provides information on U.S. sugar import and re-exports, including the fill rate of the sugar TRQs and sugar imports from Mexico.
This annual report provides information on U.S. sugar import and re-exports, including the fill rate of the sugar TRQs and sugar imports from Mexico.
News and Features
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative are accepting applications for new members to serve on agricultural trade advisory committees.
USDA Fiscal Year 2020 Sugar Program Announcements
USDA Announces Reassignments of Fiscal Year 2020 Domestic Marketing Allocations and Increases to Fiscal Year 2020 Raw and Refined Sugar Tariff-Rate Quotas