Sugar is a critical ingredient in food and fuel. Sugar is an agricultural commodity that comes from two sources: sugarcane, which grows in tropical regions, and sugar beets, which can thrive in more temperate climates. Top Sugar Producing Countries (USDA) The chart shows that Brazil is the world’s leading sugar producer, with around one-quarter of the global production. The Leading Sugar Beet Producing Countries (Atlasbig.com) Russia is the leading sugar beet producer, but sugar beet output is often sub ...