Primary sugar crops market in the United Kingdom

Earlier Report Observations

The UK market for primary sugar crops underwent significant volume swings between 2018 and 2023. Starting from 7.6 million tonnes in 2018, the market grew slightly the following year before contracting sharply to under 6 million tonnes in 2020.

Market volume partially recovered in 2021 but fell again in 2022 to approximately 5.6 million tonnes. This volatility was reversed by a strong rebound in 2023, when the market reached 7.7 million tonnes, surpassing the 2019 peak.

The period was characterized by two distinct cycles of decline and recovery, with the 2023 resurgence bringing production and total market volume back to their highest levels in the observed timeframe.

Production primary sugar crops in the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom ranked 30th globally in terms of production volume for primary sugar crops.

Top producers of primary sugar crops, 2018-2021

World map of production of primary sugar crops, 2018-2021

In 2021, the United Kingdom produced 7 364 K t of primary sugar crops, marking a 23.1% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 3.1%, which translates to an annualized decline of 1.0%. The lowest production was recorded in 2020 at 5 984 K t, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 7 763 K t. The most significant drop was observed in 2020, when production fell by 22.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports primary sugar crops from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2021, with a threefold difference between these years. In 2021, the United Kingdom exported 86 t of primary sugar crops, representing a 45.4% increase from 2020. The minimum export volume was 28 t in 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 24.5%, while the biggest increase was in 2020, rising by 108.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, Malaysia, Ireland, and Thailand were the top buyers of primary sugar crops from the United Kingdom, accounting for 29.2%, 28.4%, and 25.3% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 82.9% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports in value terms hit their lowest point in 2020 and reached their maximum in 2021, with a 1.7-fold swing between these years. In 2021, the United Kingdom exported 81 K $ US worth of primary sugar crops, which is 72.7% higher than in 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 47 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2020, falling by 18.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Ireland, Pakistan, and Malaysia consistently served as the main destinations for exports in value terms, representing 19.6%, 18.5%, and 13.8% of total exports, respectively. Combined, these three countries accounted for 51.9% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Imports primary sugar crops to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, t

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Imports fell to their lowest in 2020 and rose to a high in 2021, varying by a factor of 45. In 2021, the United Kingdom imported approximately 18 444 t of primary sugar crops, which corresponds to a sharp year-over-year increase of 4,381.5%. The minimum import volume was 412 t in 2020. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, dropping by 87.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, three main markets—Latvia, the Netherlands, and Poland—collectively absorbed 90.9% of total imports in kind of primary sugar crops to the United Kingdom.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Imports in value terms were at their lowest in 2020 and highest in 2021, with a 9.7-fold gap between these years. In 2021, the value of primary sugar crops imported by the United Kingdom totaled 5 943 K $ US, up by 865.8% compared to 2020. The minimum value was 615 K $ US in 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2019, decreasing by 61.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Latvia, the Netherlands, and Germany formed the primary group of sources for imports in value terms of primary sugar crops to the United Kingdom, with shares of 31.6%, 23.0%, and 16.8%, respectively. Together, these three countries accounted for 71.4% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021