Sucrose in solid form market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the German market for chemically pure sucrose in solid form expanded steadily, with volume rising from 2 629 thousand tons to 3 547 thousand tons. This growth was followed by a slight decline to 3 474 thousand tons in 2021 and a more significant drop to 2 890 thousand tons in 2022. The market rebounded strongly in 2023, reaching 3 696 thousand tons.

Domestic production mirrored this volatility, peaking at 4 666 thousand tons in 2021 before falling and recovering. Consumer trends in Germany have increasingly emphasized natural and transparent ingredients, which can affect demand for pure sucrose as a sweetener.

Production sucrose in solid form in Germany

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany ranked 11th globally in terms of production volume for solid sucrose.

Top producers of sucrose in solid form, 2017-2020

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

In 2020, Germany produced 4 212 K t of solid sucrose, showing a slight year-on-year decline of 1.2%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 16%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 3 879 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 22.6%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase at 9.9%.

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

Exports sucrose in solid form from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Export volumes of solid sucrose from Germany showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. In 2020, exports totaled 1 226 K t, reflecting a 15.6% decline compared to the previous year. The lowest point was in 2017, while exports peaked in 2018 at 1 768 K t, representing a 1.8-fold difference between these years. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 17.9%, whereas 2018 saw the largest increase of 79.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's solid sucrose exports were distributed across a wide range of markets. Italy was the top destination, accounting for 33.4% of export volumes, followed by Belgium at 7.0% and Greece at 6.4%. Together, these three countries represented 46.8% 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, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's solid sucrose exports reached 614.6 M $ US, marking a 2.0% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 14.2%, with a CAGR of -5.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 602.6 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 22.8%. The highest value occurred in 2018 at 781.0 M $ US, with the largest increase that year at 9.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's solid sucrose exports in value terms were not heavily concentrated on a few key markets. Italy accounted for 28.6% of export value, Belgium for 11.2%, and France for 6.3%. Collectively, these three countries made up 46.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports sucrose in solid form to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's imports of solid sucrose increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 561 K t, which represents a moderate gain of 7.5% compared to the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 62%, with a CAGR of 17.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Poland, and the Netherlands were the leading sources of solid sucrose imports to Germany. France accounted for 29.7% of import volumes, Poland for 21.6%, and the Netherlands for 20.7%. Together, these three countries comprised 72.0% 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, M $ US

After a two-year decrease, Germany's solid sucrose imports rebounded in 2020, amounting to 311.9 M $ US, up by 16.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 6.4%, with a CAGR of -2.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 267.4 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 12.7%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, France, the Netherlands, and Poland remained the primary sources for Germany's solid sucrose imports in value terms. France accounted for 27.2% of import value, the Netherlands for 18.1%, and Poland for 17.5%. Together, these three countries represented 62.7% of total import flows.

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

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