Europe: Sugar Crop Market 2025

Sugar Crop Market Size in Europe

The Europe sugar crop market fell to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a pronounced reduction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Sugar Crop Production in Europe

In value terms, sugar crop production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Russia (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. Poland, Ukraine, the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Belarus and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average sugar crop yield in Europe reduced modestly to X tons per ha, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sugar crop yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 crops production in Europe fell modestly to X ha, leveling off at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the sugar crop harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sugar Crop Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of sugar crops, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, sugar crop exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a noticeable 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, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany was the largest exporter of sugar crops in Europe, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together generating a X% share of total exports. Spain (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sugar crop exports from Germany stood at X%. At the same time, Lithuania (X%), Slovakia (X%), Spain (X%) and Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lithuania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Hungary (X%) and the Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Germany (X p.p.), Slovakia (X p.p.) and Lithuania (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Hungary and the Netherlands saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest sugar crop supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while Germany ($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 Crop Imports

Imports in Europe

For the seventh consecutive year, Europe recorded growth in supplies from abroad of sugar crops, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, sugar crop imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Switzerland (X tons), distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Croatia (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the key importers of sugar crops, together mixing up X% of total imports. Hungary (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In Switzerland, sugar crop imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated slight growth 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 crop import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while Croatia ($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 Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform