About ISO

The International Sugar Organization is the unique intergovernmental body devoted to improving conditions on the world’s sugar market through Debate, Analysis, Special Studies, Transparent Statistics, Seminars, Conferences and Workshops. The proactive attitude to include ethanol from sugar crops in our activities already in the mid-90s helped to promote the increasing role of biofuels in the future energy-mix worldwide.

In its 63rd council meeting, International Sugar Organization (ISO), headquartered in London, has announced India to be the Chair of the organization for 2024. India set to chair the 64th International Sugar Council (ISO) event, scheduled to take place from 25th June to 27th June, 2024.

1968

Inception of ISO

The International Sugar Organization is an intergovernmental organization, based in London which was established under international sugar agreement of 1968.

1968

Elevation of role

The ISO is the only worldwide forum for the exchange of views by major producing, consuming and trading countries at an intergovernmental level. Council sessions starting in 1991, held twice a year in May and November under the leadership of a rotating chairmanship wherein Mid-Year Meeting takes place in the country chairing the ISO and November meeting takes place in London every year providing the opportunity for policy issues to be debated at a multi-lateral level.

1968

International Sugar Agreement (ISA), 1992

The ISO administers the International Sugar Agreement (ISA), 1992 aiming to:

  • Foster international cooperation in sugar-related matters
  • Facilitate intergovernmental discussions to improve the global sugar economy
  • Collect and disseminate market information

Encourage expanded sugar use, especially in non-traditional applications.

The ISO is based in London, the 87 member states of the ISO represent (based on data for 2022):

  • 87% of world sugar production
  • 64% of world sugar consumption
  • 34% of world imports
  • 92% of world exports

India has been the largest consumer and second largest producer of sugar in the world. With about 15% share in global sugar consumption and about 20% production of sugar, Indian sugar trends affects the global markets profusely. This leading position makes India as the most suitable nation to lead International Sugar Organization (ISO) which is the apex international body on sugar and relating products having about 90 countries as members.

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About ISO

One of the key roles of the ISO is to foster dialogue and cooperation among sugar-producing and consuming countries, as well as between governments and the private sector. By facilitating communication and collaboration, the ISO aims to promote a more transparent, efficient, and sustainable global sugar market.

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December 23 to 26, 2022
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