EU: Sugar Cane Market 2025

Sugar Cane Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU sugar cane market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sugar Cane Production in the EU

In value terms, sugar cane production reduced markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Portugal (X tons) remains the largest sugar cane producing country in the European Union, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, sugar cane production in Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold.

In Portugal, sugar cane production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

The average sugar cane yield fell modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. In general, the yield recorded a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of sugar cane production in the European Union reached X ha, with an increase of X% compared with 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Sugar Cane Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of sugar cane exported in the European Union surged to X tons, with an increase of X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sugar cane exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Spain represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Spain was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sugar cane exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Spain (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (X p.p.) and the Netherlands (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Spain ($X) emerged as the largest sugar cane supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Spain, sugar cane exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Sugar Cane Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, purchases abroad of sugar cane decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after seven years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sugar cane imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain represented the key importer of sugar cane in the European Union, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. The Netherlands (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Germany (X tons) and France (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Italy (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Greece (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Spain was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sugar cane imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Germany (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Greece (X%), France (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and Italy (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Spain, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Greece and the Czech Republic increased by X, X, X, X, X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest sugar cane importing markets in the European Union were Spain ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, sugar cane import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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