White Sugar Import Parity Calculator
Convert ICE No.5 futures into your true all-in landed cost for refined white sugar. Enter freight, duty, and port charges to see what white sugar actually costs to import.
ICE No.5 futures
White sugar futures, quoted in USD per metric tonne. No unit conversion required.
Vesper tracks daily ICE No.11 and No.5 futures prices, white sugar premiums, and physical differentials for global sugar markets.
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Freight and ancillary costs
Duties and FX
EU non-preferential white sugar tariff: approx. €419/t. Many developing countries maintain 5-20% tariffs. Check your applicable trade regime.
Result is the all-in delivered cost for white sugar at your destination port.
Your landed cost
ICE No.5 basisAll-in Landed Cost
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/ t (USD)
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How does your landed cost compare to current white sugar spot prices?
Vesper tracks daily ICE No.5 futures, white sugar premiums, and physical spot prices across EU and global markets.
How the calculation works
What is the difference between raw and white sugar import parity?
Raw sugar (ICE No.11) requires refining after import, adding further processing costs before it can be sold or used. White sugar (ICE No.5) is already refined, so the import parity calculation is simpler: FOB price plus logistics. The price difference between No.5 and the No.11 equivalent is called the white premium, typically $50-150/t.
What import duty applies to white sugar?
The EU non-preferential tariff on white sugar is approximately €419/t, but this is rarely paid, most imports come from countries with preferential access under EPA, EBA, or bilateral agreements. Many Asian and Middle Eastern importers apply tariffs of 5-25%. Always verify the applicable trade regime for your origin and destination.
What ocean freight rate should I use for white sugar?
White sugar is typically shipped in bags or bulk on Handymax or Supramax vessels. Brazil to EU runs $40-60/t, Thailand to China $20-35/t, EU to MENA $30-45/t. Use your actual contracted rate or a current market quote for accuracy.
How do I access live ICE No.5 prices?
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