Eastern Europe: Market for Protein Concentrates and Flavoured or Coloured Sugar Syrups 2025

Market Size for Protein Concentrates and Flavoured or Coloured Sugar Syrups in Eastern Europe

In 2021, the East European market for protein concentrates and flavoured or coloured sugar syrups decreased by -0.7% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Protein Concentrates and Flavoured or Coloured Sugar Syrups in Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of protein concentrates and flavoured or coloured sugar syrups expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 34%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Protein Concentrates and Flavoured or Coloured Sugar Syrups

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, overseas shipments of protein concentrates and flavoured or coloured sugar syrups increased by 43% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of protein concentrates and flavoured or coloured sugar syrups soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 73% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Russia (X tons) represented roughly 70% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Hungary (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons), together generating a 14% share of total exports. Bulgaria (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +37.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Hungary ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 76% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Hungary, with a CAGR of +57.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Export price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for protein concentrates and flavoured or coloured sugar syrups increased by +6.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 37% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+14.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Protein Concentrates and Flavoured or Coloured Sugar Syrups

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, approx. X tons of protein concentrates and flavoured or coloured sugar syrups were imported in Eastern Europe; surging by 3.1% against 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 21%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of protein concentrates and flavoured or coloured sugar syrups surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +78.5% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the five major importers of protein concentrates and flavoured or coloured sugar syrups, namely Poland, Russia, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Romania, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Ukraine (X tons), committing a 4.8% share of total imports. Slovakia (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +19.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest protein concentrate and flavoured or coloured sugar syrup importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Romania ($X), with a combined 59% share of total imports. Russia, Bulgaria, Slovakia and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

Among the main importing countries, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +19.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+10.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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