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Primary sugar crops market in Europe

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Bulgaria

Belarus

Czechia

Hungary

Moldova

Poland

Romania

Russia

Slovakia

Ukraine

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The European primary sugar crops market entered the period following the abolition of the EU's common market organization and production quotas in 2017, which exposed domestic producers to global price volatility. This deregulation, coupled with initial agronomic yield gains for sugar beet, supported production. Market volume grew in 2019, incentivized by rising world sugar prices. However, the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused a severe contraction in both production and consumption, leading to a sharp drop in market size.

Post-pandemic recovery began in 2021, fueled by the reallocation of production capacities in major beet-growing nations like Germany and Poland in the quota-free environment and by high global prices exacerbated by sugarcane fires in Brazil. A continued decline in European sugar beet acreage due to viral yellows disease and pesticide restrictions contributed to a slight market dip in 2022. The market rebounded in 2023 as exceptionally high sugar prices prompted farmers in key regions like France to expand planted area, and record yields were achieved.

In 2024, the market continued to be shaped by sustained high world prices driven by global supply concerns and by the ongoing rollout of new EU traceability and sustainability legislation for agricultural raw materials, which began altering supply chain requirements.

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 Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Europe 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 Europe

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

In 2019, Europe's production of primary sugar crops saw its largest increase at 5.5%. However, by 2020, output had fallen sharply to 157.7 million tonnes, marking a significant 19.1% decline from the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 28.3%, with an average annual decline of 10.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.0%)	5.5%	(19.1%)	(10.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Europe's primary sugar crops production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the value of this output was $24,504 million, reflecting a substantial 16.7% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value fell by 43.5%, with an average annual decline of 17.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.6%)	(15.6%)	(16.7%)	(17.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports primary sugar crops from Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Europe's exports of primary sugar crops increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the volume reached 296.6 thousand tonnes, showing a strong 21.4% rise from the previous year. The lowest point was in 2018 at 163.8 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 3.4%. In 2019, exports surged by 49.1%, the largest increase in the period. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 74.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 20.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.4%)	49.1%	21.4%	20.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland maintained the largest share in Europe's primary sugar crops exports by volume, accounting for 26.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Europe's exports of primary sugar crops in value terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the value was $46,101 thousand, up 25.0% from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at $30,933 thousand, which also experienced the largest decline of 7.6%. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value rose by 37.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.6%)	19.3%	25.0%	11.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland consistently held the leading position in Europe's primary sugar crops exports by value, capturing 36.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports primary sugar crops to Europe

Imports in kind, K t

In 2019, Europe's imports of primary sugar crops saw the largest decline of 2.2%. However, by 2020, imports had risen sharply to approximately 104.7 thousand tonnes, a steep 46.9% increase over the past year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 86%, equating to an average annual rate of 23.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	29.5%	(2.2%)	46.9%	23.0%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2019, Europe's imports of primary sugar crops in value terms recorded the largest decline of 7.5%. In 2018, the largest increase was 24.9%. By 2020, imports totaled $59,944 thousand, which is 16.3% more than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 34.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.4%.

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