Nature Lanka Global Holdings

Sugar, Rice & Food Essentials
Food Commodity Trading

Sugar, Rice & Food Essentials

Connecting food producers with global markets through rigorous quality control, flexible packaging, and reliable logistics — keeping essential staples moving across borders and onto tables.

ICUMSA 45
Sugar Grade
Premium refined white
5%
Thai Rice Grade
And long-grain variants
HACCP
Certified Safety
ISO 22000 compliant
80+
Buyer Countries
Active export markets
Sugar, Rice & Food Essentials overview
Product Overview

Global Supply,
Local Expertise

NLG's food commodities division trades essential staples that underpin global nutrition security. We source ICUMSA 45 white sugar from Brazil, premium rice grades from Thailand and Vietnam, wheat from Ukraine and Australia, and other bulk food commodities from certified producers worldwide. Our quality assurance programme ensures every shipment meets importing country food safety standards, while our logistics team coordinates vessel chartering, fumigation, and port handling. We serve government food agencies, institutional buyers, food processors, and commodity distributors across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Origin RegionsBrazil (ICUMSA 45 sugar), Thailand (premium rice, sugar), Vietnam (fragrant rice), India (basmati, parboiled), Pakistan (IRRI-6 rice, wheat), Ukraine (wheat)
PackagingBulk vessel (Handymax/Supramax), 25 kg PP bags, 50 kg jute bags, 1 MT FIBC, 20 ft container loads
Contract TypesSpot, Forward (seasonal), Annual supply agreements, Government tenders, Back-to-back
ComplianceHACCP certified, ISO 22000, Codex Alimentarius, Phytosanitary certificates, USDA/EU import standards
Why Choose NLG

Our Competitive Advantages

ICUMSA 45 Sugar

Brazil-origin ICUMSA 45 refined white sugar — the global benchmark for quality. We offer direct mill supply with full export documentation and SGS quality certificates.

Premium Rice Grades

Thai 5%, Thai 100%B, Vietnam fragrant, Jasmine, Basmati, and parboiled rice grades sourced from certified mills with fumigation, moisture, and purity certificates.

Food Safety Certification

All food commodities are HACCP certified and ISO 22000 compliant. We provide phytosanitary certificates, fumigation reports, and health certificates as required by destination.

Packaging Flexibility

Bulk vessel shipments, 25 kg and 50 kg bags (PP or jute), 1 MT jumbo bags, and containerised loads available — with custom labelling for retail and institutional buyers.

Government Tender Support

Experienced in structuring bids for government food security tenders and public procurement programmes in South Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Seasonal Price Intelligence

Market outlooks and harvest forecasts across major producing regions shared with active clients to help time procurement decisions and manage cost exposure.

Technical

Trade Specifications

White Sugar
ICUMSA 45 (max), Pol ≥ 99.8%, Moisture ≤ 0.04%, Grain size 0.3–1.1 mm
Raw Sugar
ICUMSA 600–1200, VHP grade from Brazil; bulk vessel supply
Thai White Rice
5% broken (A1 Super), 25% broken, 100% broken; Moisture ≤ 14%
Jasmine / Fragrant Rice
Thai Hom Mali (≥ 85% jasmine), Vietnam ST25 fragrant variety
Wheat (Feed/Milling)
Protein 10.5–13%, Moisture ≤ 12.5%, Test weight ≥ 76 kg/hl
Minimum Order
1,000 MT (sugar & rice, containerised); 5,000 MT (bulk vessel)
Loading Ports
Santos (BR), Bangkok (TH), Ho Chi Minh City (VN), Mumbai (IN), Odessa (UA)
Payment Terms
LC at sight (irrevocable), CAD, TT with advance payment for first order
Market Insight

Global sugar demand remains structurally growing at 1.5–2% annually, driven by emerging market consumption growth. Rice is the staple food for over 3.5 billion people, with trade volumes increasingly volatile due to export restrictions from India and shifting climate patterns affecting Southeast Asian harvests. Food security is a strategic priority for governments globally, creating sustained institutional demand for reliable, certified food commodity suppliers.

Key Trade Routes
Brazil (Santos) → Africa, Middle East, Asia (ICUMSA 45 sugar)
Thailand (Bangkok) → Asia, Middle East, Africa (premium rice)
Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh) → Philippines, Africa, Europe (fragrant rice)
India (Mundra/JNPT) → Sri Lanka, Africa, Southeast Asia (rice, wheat)
Ukraine (Odessa) → Middle East, North Africa, South Asia (wheat)
How We Work

Trade Process

01

Initial Inquiry

Submit your requirements via our trading desk

02

Formal Offer

Receive a competitive priced offer with terms

03

Contract & Finance

Sign agreement and arrange payment instruments

04

Logistics & Shipment

We coordinate delivery to your destination

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