Eastern Europe: Sugar Crop Market 2025

Sugar Crop Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European sugar crop market shrank to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a noticeable curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sugar Crop Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, sugar crop production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Russia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of sugar crop production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, sugar crop production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Poland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Ukraine (X tons), with a X% share.

In Russia, sugar crop production declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Poland (X% per year) and Ukraine (X% per year).

In 2022, the average sugar crop yield in Eastern Europe declined slightly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the sugar crop yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The sugar crop harvested area contracted slightly to X ha in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sugar Crop Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, sugar crop exports in Eastern Europe fell to X tons, reducing by X% on 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sugar crop exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) dominates exports structure, together generating X% of total exports. Lithuania (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by Latvia (X%). Poland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Latvia and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Latvia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries 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 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sugar Crop Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sugar crops increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, sugar crop imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Czech Republic (X tons) was the largest importer of sugar crops, creating X% of total imports. Lithuania (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Hungary (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sugar crop imports into the Czech Republic stood at X%. At the same time, Lithuania (X%) and Hungary (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lithuania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Lithuania (X p.p.) and Hungary (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of the Czech Republic (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sugar crops in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Czech Republic totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Hungary (X% per year) and Lithuania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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