Name: Raw Brown Sugar VHP ICUMSA 600–1200 — Brazil Origin (Bulk Export)
Brand: Best Alpha Limited

Raw Brown Sugar VHP ICUMSA 600–1200 — Brazil

VHP (Very High Polarization) raw cane sugar sourced from Brazil, supplied in bulk for import, export, and industrial supply. This is unrefined raw sugar, traded primarily as refinery feedstock and as a feedstock input for ethanol and distillery fermentation, rather than as a finished retail or direct food-manufacturing ingredient. Available on FOB, CIF, and CFR terms — contact our trade desk for current pricing to your destination port.

Product Specification

Type	Raw cane sugar, VHP grade, ICUMSA 600–1200
Origin	Brazil
Colour (ICUMSA)	600–1200 IU
Polarization	99.3° min (typical VHP trade specification)
Sucrose purity	96% (typical VHP trade specification)
Brix	98.50% (typical VHP trade specification)
Suspended solids	0.20% (typical VHP trade specification)
Ash (sulphated, on Brix)	0.10% max (typical VHP trade specification)
Invert sugar (on Brix)	0.04% max (typical VHP trade specification)
Packaging	25kg and 50kg bags, or bulk vessel [VERIFY: confirm whether bulk vessel shipment is actually offered, or bagged container only]
Loadability	Approx. 24–27 MT per 20ft container (bagged), depending on bag size and stuffing method

Note: figures above reflect standard VHP trade-grade specification ranges. Confirm each value against the current certificate of analysis before this page goes live.

What Is ICUMSA 600–1200 (VHP) Raw Sugar?

ICUMSA 600–1200 describes the colour range of raw, unrefined cane sugar — the ICUMSA scale measures colour value in IU, and raw sugar sits well above refined grades such as ICUMSA 45 or ICUMSA 150. VHP (Very High Polarization) is the standard commercial grade of raw sugar traded internationally, distinguished by a polarization typically at or above 99°. It is not white or refined in appearance, and is not the same product as ICUMSA 1200 white sugar — VHP raw sugar and higher-ICUMSA raw grades are traded as intermediate industrial goods, not consumer-ready sugar.

VHP vs VVHP vs 96 Pol Raw Sugar

VHP is the most widely traded raw sugar grade internationally, generally specified at 99°+ polarization. VVHP (Very Very High Polarization) is a higher-purity raw sugar grade above standard VHP, typically commanding a premium. 96 Pol raw sugar refers to a lower-polarization raw sugar grade, generally associated with different (often more regionally specific) trade terms than internationally traded VHP. Confirm the exact grade required with our trade desk, as buyers sometimes use these terms loosely.

Is VHP Raw Sugar Food Grade?

VHP raw sugar is typically sold as an industrial input — refinery feedstock for producing refined white sugar, or fermentation feedstock for ethanol and distillery production — rather than as a finished, ready-to-use food ingredient. Whether it can be classified as "food grade" in a given market depends on the buyer's downstream use and destination country regulations. [VERIFY: confirm with buyer's intended use before representing this product as suitable for any direct food application]

Typical End Uses

Refinery feedstock — processed further into refined white sugar
Ethanol production — feedstock for fuel and industrial ethanol
Distillery fermentation feedstock

Trade Terms

Incoterms	FOB / CIF / CFR
MOQ	12,500 MT and above (parcel size) [VERIFY: confirm whether this reflects bagged container volume, bulk vessel parcel, or both]
Payment terms	LC, DLC, SBLC [VERIFY: confirm accepted payment terms for this product line before publishing]
Contract terms	Spot and long-term supply contracts considered

Shipment Method: Bulk Vessel vs Bagged Container

Raw VHP sugar is commonly traded either as bulk vessel cargo (large-parcel shipments direct to refinery or industrial buyers) or in 25kg/50kg bagged containers for smaller volume buyers. [VERIFY: confirm which shipment method(s) Best Alpha actually offers for this product before publishing — do not state bulk vessel capability unless confirmed]

Shipment, Inspection & Documentation

Shipment is available on FOB, CIF, or CFR terms per the buyer's Incoterm requirement, at a minimum parcel size of 12,500 MT and above.

Pre-shipment inspection is available on request [VERIFY: confirm actual inspection provider/process — do not name a specific inspection company (e.g. SGS) unless formally contracted]. A certificate of analysis is issued per shipment [VERIFY: confirm this is standard practice before publishing]. Standard export documentation typically includes commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and bill of lading; document requirements vary by destination country and are confirmed with the buyer at contract stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VHP the same as ICUMSA 1200 white sugar?
No. VHP describes a raw sugar polarization grade, while ICUMSA 1200 describes a colour value that can apply to different sugar types. In trade practice, VHP raw sugar typically falls within the ICUMSA 600–1200 colour range, but "ICUMSA 1200" alone does not specify polarization, and the two terms are not interchangeable without confirming both parameters.
How does raw sugar differ from 96 Pol sugar and VVHP?
These are different points on the raw sugar quality spectrum, distinguished mainly by polarization and intended trade route. Confirm the specific grade required with our trade desk, as terminology can vary by market.
How much white sugar does raw sugar yield after refining?
Refining yield depends on the refinery's process and the raw sugar's exact specification. This is a refinery-side technical question — we can put buyers in touch with the relevant technical data for a specific parcel on request.
How do I verify this as a legitimate supplier?
We work through standard trade documentation and quotation procedures. Contact our trade desk directly with your requirements — we do not conduct business through unsolicited NCNDA/ICPO requests initiated by third parties.