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Primary sugar crops market in Central America

Primary sugar crops market in Central America

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Central America" region includes following countries:

Belize
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama

Earlier Report Observations

Production of primary sugar crops in Central America increased to 117.6 million tonnes in 2019, building on the previous year's level as the region's agricultural sector posted broad growth. This upward movement was interrupted in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted national and international supply chains, leading to a contraction in market volume to 109.3 million tonnes.

Output stabilized in the subsequent period. The push for technological modernization in sugar cane cultivation and industrial processing during 2021 helped maintain production near 108.2 million tonnes. Furthermore, the establishment of a special legal regime for Agroparks in 2022 incentivized domestic and foreign investment in cutting-edge agrotechnologies, supporting a modest recovery to 109.1 million tonnes.

The market volume declined to 105.8 million tonnes in 2023. This reduction was primarily driven by climate variability, including a decrease in rainy days, which negatively affected crop yields and harvested area across the region.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
    1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
      1. 4.1.1. In kind
        1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
        2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
        3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
        4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
    2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
  5. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Central America
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Central America in kind, 2018-2023, M t
    2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
      1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, M t
      2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
      3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, M t
      4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
      5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  6. 6. Exports
    1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
      1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
      1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  7. 7. Imports
    1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
      1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
      1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  8. 8. Trade balance
    1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
      1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
      2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
    2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
      1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
      2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
  9. 9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
    1. 9.1. Direct Data
      1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
    2. 9.2. Mirror Data
      1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production primary sugar crops in Central America

In kind, 2017-2020, M t

Top producers of primary sugar crops, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of primary sugar crops, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Central America's primary sugar crops production declined after two years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 117.6 million tonnes, marking a 4.0% increase. However, in 2020, production fell to 109.3 million tonnes, representing a 7.0% decrease compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Central America in kind, 2017-2020, M t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year2.1%4.0%(7.0%)(0.4%)
Source: SHEV.io

Exports primary sugar crops from Central America

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2017, exports hit their lowest point, while in 2020 they peaked, with a 10.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, primary sugar crops exports from Central America amounted to 5 172 tonnes, showing a steep gain of 741.9% relative to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 31.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central America in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year88.0%(31.0%)741.9%121.8%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States remained the main destination for exports in kind, accounting for 74.9% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed across various smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Exported primary sugar crops volumes from Central America increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 1 198 thousand US dollars, reflecting a rise of 5.4% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 177.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 40.5%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year110.5%25.1%5.4%40.5%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States remained the dominant direction for exports in value terms, with a share of 76.2% of total flows, while the remainder was fragmented across other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports primary sugar crops to Central America

Imports in kind, t

Central America's volume of primary sugar crops imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports tallied 5 tonnes, marking a sharp rise of 6,135.6% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 232,998.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1,225.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central America in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year1 082.9%216.0%6 135.6%1 225.9%
Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Central America's primary sugar crops imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 3 thousand US dollars, representing a steep improvement of 3,707.5% from a year earlier. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 66,728.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 774.3%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year590.9%154.0%3 707.5%774.3%
Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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