India - Sugars, Sugar Ethers And Salts - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingIndia Sees Slight Drop in Sugars Import to $47M in 2023
India Sugars Imports
In 2023, imports of sugars, sugar ethers and salts into India reached 11K tons, flattening at the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by +61.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 51%. Imports peaked in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.
In value terms, sugars imports shrank notably to $47M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, imports posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 212% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $82M. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Sugars in India (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Austria | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 3.6 | 4.9 | 3.6 | 7.9 | 9.4 | 7.4 |
| China | 5.8 | 5.5 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 5.0 | 7.1 | 6.0 | 6.8 | 10.6 | 8.7 | 6.7 |
| Germany | 2.1 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 8.3 | 6.6 |
| United States | 4.8 | 5.1 | 5.5 | 2.1 | 3.7 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 13.0 | 6.3 | 6.0 |
| Italy | 3.0 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 2.7 | 5.8 | 4.6 |
| Singapore | 0.2 | 0.3 | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | N/A | 0.1 | 0.2 | 11.6 | 5.8 | 4.6 |
| France | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 6.8 | 3.2 | 2.8 |
| Netherlands | 4.2 | 6.0 | 5.8 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Others | 4.1 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 6.9 | 5.3 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 4.8 | 24.7 | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| Total | 26.1 | 30.4 | 29.6 | 29.2 | 26.0 | 26.7 | 28.7 | 26.4 | 82.3 | 56.0 | 47.3 |
Imports by Country
Germany (2.3K tons), China (1.4K tons) and Italy (1.3K tons) were the main suppliers of sugars imports to India, with a combined 44% share of total imports. the United States, Austria, the Netherlands, Singapore and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Singapore (with a CAGR of +44.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Austria ($7.4M), China ($6.7M) and Germany ($6.6M) appeared to be the largest sugars suppliers to India, with a combined 44% share of total imports. the United States, Italy, Singapore, France and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.
Singapore, with a CAGR of +37.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the sugars price amounted to $4,119 per ton (CIF, India), waning by -16.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 175%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $10,235 per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($7,150 per ton), while the price for Thailand ($1,538 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sugars market in India. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 21104000 - Sugars, pure (excluding glucose, etc.), sugar ethers and salts, etc.
Country coverage:
- India
Data coverage:
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- Per Capita consumption
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
