Top 10 Sugar Suppliers in Brazil for International Buyers
Brazilian Commodity Trade

Top 10 Sugar Suppliers in Brazil

Brazil dominates global sugar exports. But international buyers quickly discover that not all “Brazilian suppliers” are equal. Real suppliers are mills, cooperatives, and integrated exporters with logistics capacity — not email traders offering cargoes they cannot control.

Understanding Brazilian Sugar Supply

Brazil’s sugar exports are concentrated among large mill groups and export platforms. These companies either produce sugar directly or control export logistics through port terminals and shipping programs. Most global shipments originate from the Santos and Paranaguá port corridors.

If a counterparty cannot clearly explain which mill, which terminal, and which loading window they control, you are likely not speaking to a real supplier.

1. Copersucar

Copersucar is the largest sugar and ethanol commercialization platform in Brazil. Rather than a single mill, it aggregates production from numerous mills and manages logistics, storage, and export scheduling. Many large buyers contract Brazilian sugar indirectly through Copersucar programs.

2. Raízen

Raízen, backed by Cosan and Shell, is one of the world’s largest sugarcane processors. It operates multiple mills and integrated logistics infrastructure, making it a reliable supplier for large-volume international contracts.

3. Alvean

Alvean is a global sugar trading platform originally formed by major industry participants. It sources heavily from Brazil and acts as a large-scale international marketer and exporter.

4. São Martinho

São Martinho is a major listed Brazilian producer with large milling capacity. The company exports refined and raw sugar and is known for stable supply programs.

5. Tereos Brazil

Tereos operates large-scale sugar production in Brazil and exports to global markets. International buyers frequently encounter shipments originating from Tereos mills via trading houses.

6. Atvos

Atvos is a major Brazilian sugar-energy group operating multiple plants. It produces raw sugar and VHP sugar commonly used by international refineries.

7. Usina Coruripe

One of Brazil’s largest family-controlled producers, Coruripe exports significant volumes annually and is active in bulk shipment contracts.

8. Bunge

Bunge is a global agricultural trading house that originates sugar in Brazil and manages international logistics and distribution.

9. Cargill

Cargill originates and exports Brazilian sugar through its agricultural trading network and is frequently a counterparty in large import tenders.

10. Biosev

Biosev is a major sugar and ethanol producer with export capability and integrated milling operations.

Why This Matters For Buyers

Real Brazilian sugar trades are supply-chain based. They depend on mill allocations, terminal scheduling, vessel slots, and bankable payment terms. The vast majority of failed transactions occur when the seller never had access to the physical product.

If a seller claims unlimited monthly quantities without naming a mill and terminal, the transaction is almost certainly not real.

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