Quick answer: Organic food keeps growing in North America. According to the Organic Trade Association, US sales of organic products reached about 76.6 billion US dollars in 2025, growing by nearly 7 percent, faster than the overall food market. Fresh produce leads, but packaged foods, baking ingredients and beverages are growing too. For brands, this means steady demand for certified organic ingredients, including organic coconut sugar.
Key takeaways – US organic sales reached about 76.6 billion USD in 2025, up nearly 7 percent. – Organic growth outpaced conventional food growth. – Organic packaged foods need reliable certified ingredient supply.
What do the latest figures show?
| Indicator (USA, 2025) | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total organic product sales | About 76.6 billion USD |
| Annual growth | Nearly 7 percent |
| Leading category | Fresh produce |
Canada also has an established organic market with its own Canada Organic Regime, and many North American brands sell in both countries.
What is driving organic growth?
- Health and wellness. Shoppers associate organic with fewer synthetic inputs.
- Clean label. Organic fits short, recognisable ingredient lists.
- Retail expansion. Mainstream supermarkets and private label ranges now carry wide organic selections.
- Younger shoppers. Millennials and Gen Z are significant buyers of organic food.
- E-commerce. Online grocery makes niche organic products easier to find.
What does this mean for ingredient buyers?
Organic finished products need every agricultural ingredient to be certified organic, apart from small permitted exceptions. That makes reliable organic ingredient supply essential. Buyers should look for:
- A valid organic certificate covering the specific product
- Traceability from farm to bag
- Consistent quality from batch to batch
- Suppliers who understand import documentation for organic products, including the USDA’s import certificate requirements introduced under the Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule
Where does organic coconut sugar fit?
Organic coconut sugar is a natural fit for organic bakery, cereals, granola, bars, chocolate, coffee drinks and plant-based products. It replaces conventional sugar easily and adds caramel flavour and colour. Because it is a single-ingredient sweetener, it supports simple organic labels.
How can brands secure supply?
- Plan annual volumes with suppliers
- Approve more than one product grade if useful, such as different mesh sizes
- Keep safety stock for key products
- Work with producers who have long experience in organic exports
PT Integral Mulia Cipta (IMC Group) has produced organic coconut sugar in Central Java since 2012 and supplies food companies worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the US organic market? About 76.6 billion USD in 2025, according to the Organic Trade Association.
Is organic growing faster than conventional food? Yes, according to the 2025 data.
Do organic products need organic ingredients? Yes. Agricultural ingredients must be certified organic, with limited exceptions.
Is organic coconut sugar used in packaged foods? Yes, especially in bakery, snacks, cereals and beverages.
Looking for a reliable coconut sugar partner? Contact PT Integral Mulia Cipta (IMC Group) in Central Java, Indonesia: info@organic-coconut-sugar.com or WhatsApp +62 811 880 62273.
Sources: Organic Trade Association, 2026 Organic Market Report (2025 data); USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule.
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