U.S.: Sugar Cane Market 2025

Sugar Cane Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. sugar cane market expanded notably to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sugar Cane Production in the U.S.

In value terms, sugar cane production amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, the total production indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average sugar cane yield in the United States stood at X tons per ha, picking up by X% against 2021. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The sugar cane yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of sugar cane in the United States was estimated at X ha, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the sugar cane harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Sugar Cane Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, exports of sugar cane from the United States skyrocketed to X tons, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate strong growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sugar cane exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a strong expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for sugar cane exports from the United States, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sugar cane exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Vietnam (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for sugar cane exports from the United States, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sugar cane export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Trinidad and Tobago (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sugar Cane Imports

Imports into the U.S.

Sugar cane imports into the United States skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, jumping by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sugar cane imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Costa Rica (X tons) were the main suppliers of sugar cane imports to the United States, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Costa Rica (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Brazil ($X) constituted the largest sugar cane suppliers to the United States, with a combined X% share of total imports. Costa Rica and Jamaica lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Costa Rica, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sugar cane import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Costa Rica ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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