Raw cane or beet sugar in solid form market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the German sugar market volume increased from 30 415 thousand tons to 34 372 thousand tons. This growth was primarily driven by the abolition of the EU sugar production quota system, which had previously limited output. The liberalization allowed domestic production to expand and intensified market competition.

In 2020, market volume decreased to 33 180 thousand tons due to global supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The following year, volume recovered strongly to 36 978 thousand tons as the industry adapted its operations and logistics, while consumer demand shifted toward sustainably and regionally produced sugars.

Market volume fell to 32 496 thousand tons in 2022 before rebounding to 36 148 thousand tons in 2023. The later growth was supported by ongoing market liberalization, continued investment in processing efficiency and sustainable practices, and stable infrastructure with 18 refineries operating.

Production raw cane or beet sugar in solid form in Germany

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany ranked as the world's second-largest producer of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form.

Top producers of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form, 2017-2020

World map of production of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form, 2017-2020

In 2020, Germany produced 33 107 thousand tonnes of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form, marking a moderate decline of 3.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 16%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 5.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 30 386 thousand tonnes. That same year saw the steepest drop of 22.9%, while 2019 experienced the largest increase at 13.0%.

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

Exports raw cane or beet sugar in solid form from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Germany's exports of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 14.0 thousand tonnes, down 8.0% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 36.5%, averaging an annual decline of 14.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's exports of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form were distributed across many countries. Italy accounted for 14.2% of exports, Austria for 11.1%, and France for 10.2%, with these three countries together making up just 35.5% of total export 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

After two years of decline, Germany's exports of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form increased in value. In 2020, exports reached 19 249 thousand US dollars, showing a modest gain of 3.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, exports decreased by 32.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 18 664 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 22.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of Germany's exports in value terms was highly diversified. Italy represented 15.2% of export value, Austria 12.3%, and France 10.9%, with these three countries together accounting for only 38.4% of total flows. The remaining 61.6% was spread across numerous smaller partner countries.

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

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

Imports raw cane or beet sugar in solid form to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

The import market showed volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 43.2 thousand tonnes and peaked in 2017, with a 2.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Germany imported 86.3 thousand tonnes of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form, representing a sharp increase of 99.9% year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 60.6%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, three key markets—Brazil, France, and Cuba—dominated Germany's imports of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form, together accounting for 51.9% of total import 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

After two years of decline, Germany's imports of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form increased in value. In 2020, imports stood at 47 728 thousand US dollars, up 28.2% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 38.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -15.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 37 238 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 47.4%.

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

Data from 2017 to 2020 indicate that Germany's imports in value terms of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form were not heavily concentrated. Brazil accounted for 17.0% of import value, France for 14.4%, and Mauritius for 13.2%, with these three countries together making up only 44.6% 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