Sucrose in solid form market in Luxembourg

Earlier Report Observations

The market for chemically pure sucrose in solid form in Luxembourg showed relative stability in its total volume between 2018 and 2020, fluctuating narrowly between 4 114 and 4 141 tons. Domestic production during these years was modest, remaining under 410 tons annually, indicating that the market was predominantly supplied by imports, which consistently exceeded 4 000 tons.

A distinct growth phase began in 2021, with the market volume expanding to 4 300 tons and reaching a period peak of 4 455 tons in 2022. This increase was mirrored by a rise in import volumes, which climbed to nearly 4 900 tons in 2022. The expansion was interrupted in 2023, as consumption declined to 4 311 tons, accompanied by a reduction in imports and a drop in domestic output to 289 tons.

The overall market size from 2018 to 2023 demonstrated dependence on international trade, with import levels being the primary determinant of available supply. Export volumes, while variable, remained significantly lower than imports throughout the period and did not substantially alter the net market volume.

Production sucrose in solid form in Luxembourg

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of sucrose in solid form, 2017-2020

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

In 2020, Luxembourg produced 407.3 tons of sucrose in solid form, marking a robust 16.8% increase from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 1.1%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 44.5%. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 67.1%, which translates to an annualized rate of 18.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Luxembourg in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Luxembourg's sucrose in solid form production value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 533.1 thousand US dollars, showing a steep 31.7% year-over-year improvement. Between 2017 and 2020, production value rose by 99.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 25.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Luxembourg in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports sucrose in solid form from Luxembourg

Exports in kind, t

Luxembourg's sucrose in solid form exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 319 tons, representing a 32.1% drop compared to 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 563 tons, with the largest increase that year at 9.7%. Over the period 2017-2020, exports decreased by 38%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -14.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France dominated Luxembourg's sucrose in solid form exports in kind, accounting for 70.5% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller destinations.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Luxembourg's sucrose in solid form export value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 417 thousand US dollars, which is 23.5% lower than the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 604 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 7.1%. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 26%, equating to an annualized rate of -9.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France and Belgium were the key destinations for Luxembourg's sucrose in solid form exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 87.2% of total flows. Other partners were much less significant individually.

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

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

Imports sucrose in solid form to Luxembourg

Imports in kind, t

Luxembourg's sucrose in solid form imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 4 036 tons, reflecting a moderate 4.7% decrease from the prior year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 4 352 tons, with the largest increase that year at 6.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Germany, and France were the primary contributors to Luxembourg's sucrose in solid form imports in kind. Belgium accounted for 53.8%, Germany for 19.7%, and France for 18.3%, jointly making up 91.8% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Luxembourg's sucrose in solid form imports were valued at 4 613 thousand US dollars, showing a robust 12.5% year-over-year gain. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 4 100 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 9.1%. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 3.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Luxembourg's sucrose in solid form imports in value terms were Belgium, France, and Germany. Belgium accounted for 44.1%, France for 25.5%, and Germany for 17.2%, jointly representing 86.7% of total flows.

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

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