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Primary sugar crops market in CIS

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"CIS" region includes following countries:

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Belarus

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Moldova

Russia

Tajikistan

Uzbekistan

Earlier Report Observations

The market for primary sugar crops in CIS showed considerable movement from 2018 to 2023, starting at 49 193 thousand tonnes in 2018 and peaking at 61 408 thousand tonnes in 2019. A severe drop to 39 555 thousand tonnes occurred in 2020, after which a steady recovery brought the volume to 46 767 thousand tonnes in 2021, 54 657 thousand tonnes in 2022, and 56 252 thousand tonnes in 2023.

Government import duties consistently protected domestic sugar beet growers, fostering a supportive environment for production expansion. The 2020 downturn was linked to earlier sugar overproduction, which depressed prices and reduced planting incentives. However, state support policies and the adoption of advanced agricultural technologies enabled a rebound from 2021 onward, with improved agronomic conditions and increased sown areas contributing to higher output.

Challenges included a persistent dependence on imported seeds, covering over 90% of sugar beet planting material, and adverse weather events like May frosts and drought in 2022 that raised production costs. Despite these hurdles, continued investment in modernization and plans to develop domestic seed breeding programs helped sustain growth, with favorable harvesting weather further boosting the 2023 results.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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. Production
1. 5.1. Production in CIS
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in CIS in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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. 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 CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, K 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

In 2019, CIS produced 61 408 K t of primary sugar crops, marking the highest output during the period. However, production declined sharply in 2020 to 39 555 K t, representing a 35.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the entire 2017-2020 timeframe, production fell by 33.4%, which translates to an average annual decline of 12.7%. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, when production rose by 24.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.2%)	24.8%	(35.6%)	(12.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports primary sugar crops from CIS

Exports in kind, t

The market showed considerable instability throughout the period. Export volumes fluctuated dramatically, with a 2 400-fold difference between the peak in 2017 and the low point in 2019. In 2020, CIS exported 14 t of primary sugar crops, which was 3 407.6% higher than the 0.4 t recorded in 2019. The most substantial decline occurred in 2018, when exports dropped by 99.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.8%)	(73.6%)	3 407.6%	(75.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited significant fluctuations during these years. The highest export value was recorded in 2017, while the lowest was in 2019, creating a 1 171-fold gap between these extremes. In 2020, CIS exported 8.0 K $ US worth of primary sugar crops, representing a sharp increase of 1 186.4% compared to the previous year. The minimum value of 0.6 K $ US was recorded in 2019, and the largest decline of 99.7% occurred in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.7%)	(69.4%)	1 186.4%	(77.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports primary sugar crops to CIS

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes showed notable volatility during the period. From the high in 2017 to the low in 2019, import quantities varied by 4 836 times. In 2020, CIS imported 20 t of primary sugar crops, which was 7 818.5% higher than the 0.3 t imported in 2019. The most significant decline happened in 2018, with imports falling by 98.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(98.9%)	(98.1%)	7 818.5%	(74.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Market behavior was characterized by volatility throughout these years. Import values varied by 190-fold between the maximum in 2017 and the minimum in 2019. In 2020, CIS's primary sugar crop imports reached 13.5 K $ US, up 163.5% from the 5.1 K $ US recorded in 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, when import values dropped by 97.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(97.3%)	(80.7%)	163.5%	(76.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Egypt, Vietnam, and China were the main destinations for CIS's primary sugar crop imports in value terms. Egypt accounted for 2.4% of total import value, Vietnam for 1.9%, and China for 1.5%. Together, these three countries represented 5.8% of all import flows during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io