UNALA
ASSOCIATION OF LATIN AMERICAN SUGAR PRODUCERS
Generating energy and development. Building a sustainable future for all.
MISSION
Be the platform that allows the Latin American sugar agro-industry to operate under fair international conditions, in a competitive market while remaining committed with sustainability.
major producer
Together, the thirteen members of UNALA make up the largest sugar producing and exporting region in the world. Ethanol and electricity are other byproducts obtained from sugarcane.
mORE THAN SUGAR
UNALA is more than sugar. It’s sustainability, energy and more than 6.5 million jobs in Latin America.
OUR WORK
SUGAR
We promote the consumption of natural sugar as part of a balanced lifestyle.
ELECTRICITY
Some of UNALA's members produce renewable electricity from sugarcane biomass.
ETHANOL
Our organization aims to promote the use of ethanol on the energy matrixes of Latin America.
SUSTAINABILITY
Our members are commited to promote sustainability on its operations.
The Association of Latin American Sugar Producers, UNALA, represents the sugar agribusiness in 13 countries in the region. According to data reported by UNALA members, published in the Sugar Yearbook 2022 and the Ethanol Yearbook 2022, our members produce approximately 30% of the world’s sugar and approximately 30% of the world’s ethanol. In addition to generating more than 6.5 million jobs, some of our members also co-generate renewable electricity from sugarcane biomass, which is key to promoting sustainable development in Latin America.
