United Kingdom: Sugar Beet Market 2025

Sugar Beet Market Size in the UK

The UK sugar beet market fell to $X in 2022, declining by -8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sugar Beet Production in the UK

In value terms, sugar beet production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 77%. Sugar beet production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sugar beet in the UK shrank markedly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -16.7% compared with 2021. 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 2021 with an increase of 45%. The sugar beet yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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, approx. X ha of sugar beet were harvested in the UK; picking up by 8.4% against the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sugar beet production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sugar Beet Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, overseas shipments of sugar beet increased by 493% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 940%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sugar beet exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a slight increase. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons) was the main destination for sugar beet exports from the UK, with a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a 1.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ireland amounted to +57.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+2.1% per year) and the United States (-36.2% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) remains the key foreign market for sugar beet exports from the UK, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ireland totaled +62.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-10.4% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-7.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sugar beet export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -26.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 114%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+40.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sugar Beet Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, approx. X tons of sugar beet were imported into the UK; shrinking by -81.4% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 3,485% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, sugar beet imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 1,082%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ireland (X tons) was the main sugar beet supplier to the UK, accounting for a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany (X kg), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ireland amounted to +23.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-53.4% per year) and France (-49.6% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sugar beet to the UK, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 0.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Ireland totaled +16.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-36.5% per year) and Germany (-45.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sugar beet import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -14.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 133%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+25.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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