Beet pulp and sugar-manufacture waste market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for beet pulp and sugar-manufacture waste in Germany experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 2.61 million tons in 2018, it declined over the next two years to 2.14 million tons in 2020, then gradually recovered to 2.36 million tons by 2022. However, 2023 saw a sharp contraction to 1.81 million tons, before a strong rebound in 2024 brought the market to 2.47 million tons.

The recovery in 2024 was primarily driven by record sugar beet production, which reached 36.7 million tons in the 2023/24 season, significantly increasing the availability of processing by-products like beet pulp and bagasse. This surge in raw material supply supported higher output from Germany's sugar refineries. Concurrently, the industry has been adapting to a declining number of beet growers and increasing energy costs, while regulatory measures such as the new harvest certification requirement introduced in July 2024 have added further structure to the market.

Production beet pulp and sugar-manufacture waste in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Germany, the output value of beet pulp and sugar-manufacture waste reached 236.3 million US dollars in 2020, marking a 2.1% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 3.2%, which translates to an annualized rate of 1.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 268.7 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 13.9%, while the largest increase was seen in 2018, rising by 17.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Beet pulp and sugar-manufacture waste production in Germany fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, Germany produced 2,098 thousand tonnes, showing a moderate decrease of 3.2% compared to the year before. From 2017 to 2020, production declined by 6.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.2%. The peak was in 2018 at 2,541 thousand tonnes. The largest drop happened in 2019, down by 14.7%, whereas the biggest increase was in 2018, up by 13.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports beet pulp and sugar-manufacture waste from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Germany's exports of beet pulp and sugar-manufacture waste amounted to 83.2 thousand tonnes, reflecting a significant decline of 24.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 30.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.3%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, rising by 0.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Japan consistently led the country structure of exports in kind. The Netherlands accounted for 49.6% of exports, Belgium for 16.1%, and Japan for 10.6%, together making up 76.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Germany's exports of beet pulp and sugar-manufacture waste totaled 9,139 thousand US dollars, which is 29.9% lower than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 31.5%, equating to an annualized rate of -11.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, up by 6.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, Japan, and Denmark formed the main cluster of markets for exports in value terms. The Netherlands held a 30.4% share, Japan 19.9%, and Denmark 9.2%, collectively accounting for 59.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports beet pulp and sugar-manufacture waste to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Volumes dropped to their lowest in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Germany's imports of beet pulp and sugar-manufacture waste stood at 121.0 thousand tonnes, down by 15.2% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 172.7 thousand tonnes. The largest decline was in 2019, falling by 17.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018, up by 83.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Czechia, and Russia were the main sources for imports in kind of beet pulp and sugar-manufacture waste to Germany. The Netherlands contributed 50.2% of imports, Czechia 14.7%, and Russia 12.9%, together representing 77.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of beet pulp and sugar-manufacture waste into Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 13,284 thousand US dollars, which is 5.2% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 19.6%, with an annualized rate of 6.1%. The peak value was in 2018 at 17,776 thousand US dollars. The largest drop occurred in 2019, down by 21.2%, whereas the biggest rise was in 2018, up by 60.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Russia, Czechia, and the Netherlands were the primary destinations in the geographical breakdown of imports in value terms for beet pulp and sugar-manufacture waste to Germany. Russia accounted for 24.3% of imports, Czechia for 23.9%, and the Netherlands for 20.4%, with a combined share of 68.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020