SUGAR MANUFACTURING COMPANIES

BRAZIL
Brazil is the world's largest manufacturers and exporters of sugarcane thanks to its
tropical climate favoring sugarcane cultivation which is sensitive to climate, soil type,
irrigation, fertilizers, insects, disease control, varieties, and the harvest period. Based
on statistics collected, Brazil accounts for over 23% of global sugar production and
49% of world exports.

Sugar shortages have plagued the global sugar market for decades, despite Brazil
being one of the world's largest producers and exporters of sugar. Brazil sugar
manufacturing companies have consistently dominated the market delivering high-
quality sugar products due to the country's favorable climate and rich soil.

Owning the best sugarcane processing plants, Rio Vermelho and Nova Unialco.
farming over 79,000 hectares of sugarcane, governed by a deliberative Council,
composed of member company representatives, as well as a team of experienced,
dedicated, full-time executives, specialists, and technical advisors. Brazilian
manufacturing industry is made up of over 400 sugar mills in the country's main
sugar-manufacturing regions of Sao Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Paraná. Here are the
top 5 sugar companies
Top 5 Brazilian Sugar Manufacturing Companies
1. Copersucar
Based on statistics collected by Statista in 2021, Copersucar S.A. led the Brazilian
sugar and ethanol sector in terms of net revenue, generating a total of 26.5 billion
reals. This impressive figure highlights the company's dominance in the industry, as
the largest sugar exporter in Brazil, accounting for more than 20% of the country's
sugar exports. The company has a vast network of ports, terminals, and
warehouses, which enables it to efficiently transport and distribute sugar to different
parts of the world.

2. Raizen
Followed by Raizen the second-largest sugar exporter in Brazil which is a joint set
between Shell and Cosan, accounting for around 10% of the country's sugar exports
generating a total net revenue of 25.9 billion reals in 2021 and having a strong focus
on innovation and technology.

3. Biosev
While Copersucar and Raizen are the top companies in the Brazilian sugar-alcohol
sector, there are several other notable players that deserve recognition. These
include:
Biosev is among the world leader in the sugar cane farming industry, which has 13
units located in major producing regions in Brazil. The company was founded in
2009 by the merging of LDC Bioenergia, Louis Dreyfus Commodities Group, with
Santelisa Vale. It is the third largest sugar exporter in Brazil and generated a net
revenue of 9.3 billion reals in 2021 based on the statistics provided.

4. Usina São Martinho

Usina São Martinho, located in the city of Pradópolis (SP), is one of the largest
sugarcane processors in the world, crushing 10 million tons/harvest. With a net
revenue of 5.5 billion reals from statistics making São Martinho another significant
player in the Brazilian sugar-alcohol sector.

5. Usina São Francisco

Usina São Francisco is the fifth in this position. The Company transforms sugar cane
juice into different-sized sucrose crystals and produces fuel, ethanol, and renewable
electrical power. Usina Sao Francisco serves customers in Brazil. generated net
revenue of 3.9 billion reals in 2021, cementing its position as one of the top
companies in the industry.

Along side these top companies, there are other sugar manufacturing companies in
Brazil producing and exporting sugar.