Sucrose in solid form market in Austria, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian market for sucrose in solid form saw volatile consumption between 2018 and 2023. After a moderate increase from 377 thousand tons in 2018 to 392 thousand tons in 2019, demand surged by over 28% in 2020 to 503 thousand tons and continued growing to a peak of 589 thousand tons in 2021. A sharp 23% contraction followed in 2022, bringing the market to 453 thousand tons, before a 13% recovery to 512 thousand tons in 2023.

In 2024, trade flows showed imports of 215 thousand tons and exports of 224 thousand tons. The same year, the food ingredient sector reported a growing emphasis on clean-label claims, present in 44% of new product launches, alongside notable consumer concerns about food additives.

Production sucrose in solid form in Austria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of sucrose in solid form, 2017-2020

World map of production of sucrose in solid form, 2017-2020

After two consecutive years of decline, Austria's production of solid sucrose rebounded. In 2020, the country produced 307.3 K t of solid sucrose, marking a modest 1.8% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 36.3%, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -14.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 301.7 K t, while the sharpest annual decline occurred in 2018 with a 30.5% drop.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of contraction, the value of Austria's solid sucrose production showed recovery. In 2020, production was valued at 162.3 M $ US, representing a 13.6% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, the production value decreased by 33.4%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 12.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 142.9 M $ US, with the most significant annual decrease occurring in 2018 at 37.1%.

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

Exports sucrose in solid form from Austria

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, Austria's solid sucrose export volumes experienced growth. In 2020, exports totaled 81.0 K t, showing a 33.5% improvement over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 61.3%, representing an annualized decline of 27.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 60.7 K t, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2018 with a 51.8% drop.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Austria's solid sucrose exports were distributed across numerous destinations. Italy accounted for 17.8% of export volumes, Hungary for 14.7%, and Israel for 9.5%. Together, these three countries represented just 42.0% of total export flows, with the remaining 58.0% spread across a wide range of other markets.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Following two years of contraction, the value of Austria's solid sucrose exports rebounded. In 2020, exports were recorded at 42.8 M $ US, representing a 48.9% increase year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 59.5%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 26.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 28.7 M $ US, while the most significant annual decrease occurred in 2018 with a 56.4% drop.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Austria's solid sucrose export value was distributed across a diverse set of trading partners. Italy accounted for 17.8% of export value, Hungary for 13.2%, and Israel for 10.0%. Collectively, these three countries represented only 40.9% of total export flows, with the remaining 59.1% distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

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

Imports sucrose in solid form to Austria

Imports in kind, K t

Austria's solid sucrose import volumes showed significant fluctuations during the period. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 142.6 K t, while imports peaked in 2020 at 276.5 K t, representing a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, import volumes reached 276.5 K t, marking an 83.4% increase compared to 2019. The largest annual decline occurred in 2018 with a 4.6% decrease.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Austria's solid sucrose imports were concentrated among three main suppliers. Czechia accounted for 36.2% of import volumes, Germany for 31.7%, and France for 12.7%. Together, these three countries represented 80.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Austria's solid sucrose import values exhibited notable volatility during the period. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 69.2 M $ US, while imports peaked in 2020 at 129.9 M $ US, representing a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, import value totaled 129.9 M $ US, showing an 87.6% increase year-over-year. The largest annual decline occurred in 2018 with a 14.9% decrease.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Austria's solid sucrose import value was dominated by three key suppliers. Czechia accounted for 33.8% of import value, Germany for 32.4%, and France for 11.5%. Collectively, these three countries represented 77.8% of total import flows.

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

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