Ethiopia: Sugar Beet Market 2025

Sugar Beet Market Size in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian sugar beet market totaled $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sugar Beet Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, sugar beet production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 66%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average sugar beet yield in Ethiopia stood at less than X kg per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of sugar beet production in Ethiopia was estimated at less than X ha, leveling off at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Sugar Beet Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, overseas shipments of sugar beet decreased by 0% to X kg for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 196% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sugar beet exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 263% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Djibouti (X kg) was the main destination for sugar beet exports from Ethiopia, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Djibouti amounted to -6.5%.

In value terms, Djibouti ($X) also remains the key foreign market for sugar beet exports from Ethiopia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Djibouti amounted to +19.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sugar beet export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 482% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Djibouti.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Djibouti amounted to +27.7% per year.

Sugar Beet Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, the amount of sugar beet imported into Ethiopia totaled X kg, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Overall, imports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 47%. Imports peaked at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sugar beet imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 64%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X kg) was the main sugar beet supplier to Ethiopia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -15.5%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sugar beet to Ethiopia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +22.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sugar beet import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -8.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 172% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +44.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform