Sucrose in solid form market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for sucrose in solid form in Estonia grew consistently from 27 411 t in 2018 to 32 502 t in 2022, an increase of over 18%, before declining to 28 417 t in 2023. This expansion was supported by rising imports, which climbed from 27 601 t to 31 906 t over the five-year period, while domestic production remained a minor part of supply.

Throughout these years, local discourse emphasized consumer awareness of sucrose as a natural carbohydrate and the benefits of moderate consumption. This ongoing focus on health-consciousness provided a steady backdrop for the market, without major regulatory shifts or the entry of new large-scale players that would alter total market volume.

Import volumes are projected to recover to above 29 000 t in 2024 and 2025, according to available data, while exports are expected to stay low. The market's earlier growth trajectory was interrupted in 2023, though the underlying supply chain appears poised for stabilization.

Production sucrose in solid form in Estonia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of sucrose in solid form, 2018-2021

World map of production of sucrose in solid form, 2018-2021

In 2021, Estonia produced 1 072 tonnes of sucrose in solid form, marking a modest increase of 1.8% compared to 2020. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 31.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 9.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 154 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred that same year at 41.4%. In contrast, 2020 saw the most significant decline, with production dropping by 8.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports sucrose in solid form from Estonia

Exports in kind, t

The export market for sucrose in solid form from Estonia showed an unstable trend over the observed period. Exports peaked in 2018 and reached their lowest point in 2020, with a 2.7-fold difference between these years. In 2021, exports totaled 777 tonnes, representing a substantial increase of 107.0% compared to the previous year. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2020 at 375 tonnes, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2019, when exports fell by 60.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Latvia, Finland, and Malta consistently held the top positions in Estonia's export structure for sucrose in solid form by volume. Latvia accounted for 56.2% of exports, while Finland and Malta each contributed 13.1%. Together, these three countries represented 82.5% of total export flows during this period.

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

World map of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance in terms of export value showed noticeable fluctuations throughout the period. The highest export value was registered in 2021, while the lowest occurred in 2020, reflecting a 1.7-fold gap between these years. In 2021, cross-border shipments of sucrose in solid form from Estonia amounted to 777 thousand US dollars, indicating a 73.8% increase compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 447 thousand US dollars, and the largest annual decline took place in 2019, with a drop of 34.1%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Latvia, Sweden, and Finland remained the key partners in Estonia's exports of sucrose in solid form by value. Latvia accounted for 35.8% of export value, Sweden for 29.5%, and Finland for 12.4%. Collectively, these three countries represented 77.7% of total export flows in value terms over this period.

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

World map of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021

Imports sucrose in solid form to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

Imports of sucrose in solid form into Estonia increased for the third consecutive year in 2021, reaching 29 828 tonnes. This represents a 5.2% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 8.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Lithuania, Poland, and Denmark were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of Estonia's imports of sucrose in solid form by volume. Lithuania accounted for 37.7% of imports, Poland for 33.3%, and Denmark for 22.7%. Together, these three countries made up 93.7% of total import flows during this period.

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

World map of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Estonia's imports of sucrose in solid form by value increased for the third consecutive year in 2021. The total import value for that year was 777 thousand US dollars, representing an 8.9% rise compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, import value grew by 22.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three main markets—Lithuania, Poland, and Denmark—together accounted for 89.0% of total imports in value terms of sucrose in solid form into Estonia.

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

World map of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021