Cane molasses HS 1703.10
Cane molasses
50%
US tariff US Section 338(2 tariff lines)
2025 exports C$21M
Beyond the US C$717k ▲9% vs 2024
Where else to sell
1. South Korea 0% Tariff free CKFTA
Canada already sells South Korea C$588k of cane molasses ▼3% vs 2024. Room to grow: that is under 1% of their ~C$146M import market (2023).
2. Philippines
Philippines imports ~C$235M of cane molasses a year (2023), 11 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.
3. United Kingdom 0% Tariff free CPTPP
United Kingdom imports ~C$166M of cane molasses a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.
The steps
- 1
Funding route for food, drink and agri products is AgriMarketing, Market Diversification (AAFC), not CanExport. Check the current intake.
- 2
Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for South Korea, Philippines and United Kingdom. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).
Related
- 1702.30 Glucose & glucose syrup C$101M to US
- 1702.60 Fructose & fruct syrup C$32M to US
- 1702.40 Glucose, including syrup C$22M to US
- 1702.90 Sugars & syrups C$22M to US
- 1703.90 Molasses C$624k to US
- 1702.11 Lactose and lactose syrup C$187k to US
- 1702.19 Lactose and lactose syrup C$5k to US