International Sugar Organisation (ISO)

Nov. 29, 2023

India, the largest consumer and second-largest producer of sugar globally, was recently named the Chair of the International Sugar Organisation (ISO) for the year 2024.

About the International Sugar Organisation (ISO):

ISO is an inter-governmental body completely devoted to improving conditions in the world sugar market.
Its 87 member states represent 87% of global production, 64% of consumption, 92% of sugar exports, and 34% of sugar imports.
ISO is based in London.
The ISO exists to administer the internationally negotiated 1992 International Sugar Agreement (ISA), the objectives of which are:
- to ensure enhanced international cooperation in connection with world sugar matters and related issues.
- to provide a forum for intergovernmental consultations on sugar and on ways to improve the world sugar economy.
- to facilitate trade by collecting and providing information on the world sugar market and other sweeteners.
- to encourage increased demand for sugar, particularly for non-traditional uses.
To fulfil these objectives, the ISO undertakes many distinct activities, including workshops, seminars, and its long-established and widely-recognized statistical and analytical work.