North America Brown Sugar Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product Type (Light Brown, and Dark Brown), By Application, By Form (Granules, Powder, and Other Forms), By Distribution Channel, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2031

North America Brown Sugar Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product Type (Light Brown, and Dark Brown), By Application, By Form (Granules, Powder, and Other Forms), By Distribution Channel, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2031


The North America Brown Sugar Market would witness market growth of 12.2% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031). In the year 2020, the North America market's volume surged to 1086.20 Kilo Tonnes, showcasing a growth of 9.7% (2020-2023).

Light brown sugar is a variety of this sugar characterized by its lighter hue and subtle molasses flavor. It typically contains around 3.5% molasses, giving it a mild caramel-like sweetness that complements various recipes without overpowering the dish. Due to its lower molasses content, it has a softer texture and dissolves more easily in liquids, making it a popular choice for recipes requiring a delicate balance of sweetness and moisture. Thus, the Light Brown segment in US market consumed 736.95 Kilo Tonnes in 2023.

The US market dominated the North America Brown Sugar Market by Country in 2023, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of $10,915 Million by 2031. The Canada market is experiencing a CAGR of 14.3% during (2024 - 2031). Additionally, The Mexico market would exhibit a CAGR of 13.7% during (2024 - 2031).

This sugar, often associated with a richer, more robust flavor than its white counterpart, is an unrefined or partially refined sugar that retains its molasses content. This unique characteristic imparts a distinct color, flavor, and aroma to foods and beverages, making it a preferred choice in various culinary applications.

This sugar adds sweetness and texture to candies, chocolates, and other confectionery products. Its molasses content helps create chewy and dense textures, making it ideal for products like toffee and caramel. This sugar is used to sweeten both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. For instance, it is a key ingredient in rum-based cocktails, adding a depth of flavor that complements the spirit.

Canada and Mexico's food and beverage processing industries have grown substantially, creating significant opportunities for ingredients like this sugar. As per the Government of Canada, the food and beverage processing industry was the largest manufacturing sector in Canada in 2022, with production valued at $156.5 billion. Exports of processed food and beverages reached a record $54.3 billion, accounting for 34.7% of the production value. This growing demand for processed food products, including those containing this sugar, has positively impacted this market in Canada and abroad. Thus, the rising food and beverage sector drives the market's growth.

Based on Product Type, the market is segmented into Light Brown, and Dark Brown. Based on Application, the market is segmented into Bakery & Confectionery, Beverages, Dairy, and Other Applications. Based on Form, the market is segmented into Granules, Powder, and Other Forms. Based on Distribution Channel, the market is segmented into Hypermarkets & Supermarkets, Specialty Retailers, Online, and Other Distribution Channel. Based on countries, the market is segmented into U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Rest of North America.

List of Key Companies Profiled
  • Cargill, Incorporated
  • Tate & Lyle PLC
  • Wilmar International Limited
  • Associated British Foods PLC (Wittington Investments Limited)
  • American International Foods, Inc.
  • Südzucker AG
  • Ragus Sugars Manufacturing limited
  • Louis Dreyfus Company B.V.
  • Organic Tattva
North America Brown Sugar Market Report Segmentation

By Product Type (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
  • Light Brown
  • Dark Brown
By Application (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
  • Bakery & Confectionery
  • Beverages
  • Dairy
  • Other Applications
By Form (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
  • Granules
  • Powder
  • Other Forms
By Distribution Channel (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
  • Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
  • Specialty Retailers
  • Online
  • Other Distribution Channel
By Country (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Rest of North America


Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 North America Brown Sugar Market, by Product Type
1.4.2 North America Brown Sugar Market, by Application
1.4.3 North America Brown Sugar Market, by Form
1.4.4 North America Brown Sugar Market, by Distribution Channel
1.4.5 North America Brown Sugar Market, by Country
1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
2.1 Key Highlights
Chapter 3. Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Overview
3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.2 Market Restraints
3.2.3 Market Opportunities
3.2.4 Market Challenges
3.3 Porter Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4. North America Brown Sugar Market by Product Type
4.1 North America Light Brown Market by Country
4.2 North America Dark Brown Market by Country
Chapter 5. North America Brown Sugar Market by Application
5.1 North America Bakery & Confectionery Market by Country
5.2 North America Beverages Market by Country
5.3 North America Dairy Market by Country
5.4 North America Other Applications Market by Country
Chapter 6. North America Brown Sugar Market by Form
6.1 North America Granules Market by Country
6.2 North America Powder Market by Country
6.3 North America Other Forms Market by Country
Chapter 7. North America Brown Sugar Market by Distribution Channel
7.1 North America Hypermarkets & Supermarkets Market by Country
7.2 North America Specialty Retailers Market by Country
7.3 North America Online Market by Country
7.4 North America Other Distribution Channel Market by Country
Chapter 8. North America Brown Sugar Market by Country
8.1 US Brown Sugar Market
8.1.1 US Brown Sugar Market by Product Type
8.1.2 US Brown Sugar Market by Application
8.1.3 US Brown Sugar Market by Form
8.1.4 US Brown Sugar Market by Distribution Channel
8.2 Canada Brown Sugar Market
8.2.1 Canada Brown Sugar Market by Product Type
8.2.2 Canada Brown Sugar Market by Application
8.2.3 Canada Brown Sugar Market by Form
8.2.4 Canada Brown Sugar Market by Distribution Channel
8.3 Mexico Brown Sugar Market
8.3.1 Mexico Brown Sugar Market by Product Type
8.3.2 Mexico Brown Sugar Market by Application
8.3.3 Mexico Brown Sugar Market by Form
8.3.4 Mexico Brown Sugar Market by Distribution Channel
8.4 Rest of North America Brown Sugar Market
8.4.1 Rest of North America Brown Sugar Market by Product Type
8.4.2 Rest of North America Brown Sugar Market by Application
8.4.3 Rest of North America Brown Sugar Market by Form
8.4.4 Rest of North America Brown Sugar Market by Distribution Channel
Chapter 9. Company Profiles
9.1 Cargill, Incorporated
9.1.1 Company Overview
9.1.2 SWOT Analysis
9.2 Tate & Lyle PLC
9.2.1 Company Overview
9.2.2 Financial Analysis
9.2.3 Segmental & Regional Analysis
9.2.4 Research & Development Expense
9.2.5 SWOT Analysis
9.3 Wilmar International Limited
9.3.1 Company Overview
9.3.2 Financial Analysis
9.3.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
9.4 Associated British Foods PLC (Wittington Investments Limited)
9.4.1 Company Overview
9.4.2 Financial Analysis
9.4.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
9.4.4 Research & Development Expense
9.4.5 SWOT Analysis
9.5 American International Foods, Inc.
9.5.1 Company Overview
9.6 GlobalRidge LLC (NutriBiotic)
9.6.1 Company Overview
9.7 Ragus Sugars Manufacturing Limited
9.7.1 Company Overview
9.7.2 SWOT Analysis
9.8 Louis Dreyfus Company B.V.
9.8.1 Company Overview
9.8.2 Financial Analysis
9.8.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
9.8.4 SWOT Analysis
9.9 Organic Tattva
9.9.1 Company Overview

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