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Puerto Rico: Sugar Cane Market 2025

Sugar Cane Exports

Exports by Country

In 2021, Myanmar (X tons) represented the major exporter of sugar cane, committing 42% of total exports. Egypt (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Vietnam (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons). All these countries together held near 48% share of total exports. The following exporters - Cambodia (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and China (X tons) - together made up 6.4% of total exports.

Exports from Myanmar increased at an average annual rate of +100.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Lao People's Democratic Republic (+213.5%), Vietnam (+25.7%), Cambodia (+19.8%), Mexico (+12.3%) and Egypt (+5.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lao People's Democratic Republic emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +213.5% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Malaysia (-3.8%) and China (-10.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Myanmar (+41 p.p.), Lao People's Democratic Republic (+7.9 p.p.), Vietnam (+7.4 p.p.) and Cambodia (+1.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while China, Egypt and Malaysia saw its share reduced by -7.4%, -16.8% and -31.8% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest sugar cane supplying countries from Puerto Rico were Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X), Myanmar ($X) and Malaysia ($X), together accounting for 84% of total exports.

Lao People's Democratic Republic, with a CAGR of +153.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sugar Cane Imports

Imports by Country

The purchases of the one major importers of sugar cane, namely China, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sugar cane imports, with a CAGR of +8.9% from 2012 to 2021. China (+2.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sugar cane into Puerto Rico.

In China, sugar cane imports increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the period from 2012-2021.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for sugar cane in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of sugar cane consumption in 2021 were Brazil, India and China, with a combined 65% share of global consumption. Thailand, Pakistan, Mexico, Australia, the United States and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

What are the largest producers of sugar cane in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of sugar cane production in 2021 were Brazil, India and China, together comprising 65% of global production. Thailand, Pakistan, Mexico, Australia, the United States and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

What are the leading suppliers of sugar cane to Puerto Rico?

In value terms, China constitutes the largest market for imported sugar cane into Puerto Rico.

What are the leading importers of sugar cane from Puerto Rico?

In value terms, Myanmar remains the largest sugar cane supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 15% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Cambodia, with a 7.5% share of global exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 5.6% share.

What is the average export price for sugar cane in Puerto Rico?

In 2021, the sugar cane export price in Puerto Rico amounted to $less than 0.1 per ton, flattening at the previous year.

What is the average import price for sugar cane in Puerto Rico?

In 2021, the sugar cane import price in Puerto Rico amounted to $less than 0.1 per ton, standing approx. at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sugar cane market in Puerto Rico. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 156 - Sugar cane

Country coverage:

Puerto Rico

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Puerto Rico
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
12. Exports and Growth, by Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Yield and Growth
16. Exports and Growth
17. Export Prices and Growth
18. Market Size and Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports and Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024