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Sugar beet market in CIS

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"CIS" region includes following countries:

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Belarus

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Moldova

Russia

Tajikistan

Uzbekistan

Earlier Report Observations

The sugar beet market volume in the CIS region grew from 49.2 million tonnes in 2018 to 56.3 million tonnes in 2023, though with notable fluctuations. A focus on yield improvement and new hybrid varieties by major agricultural companies drove a substantial production increase in 2019. This was followed by a sharp contraction in 2020 when unfavorable weather conditions reduced sown areas and crop yields, leading to a 20% drop in output.

Recovery began in 2021 as higher beet harvests boosted sugar production, supported by increased investment in seed breeding and processing. The market continued to expand through 2022 and 2023, aided by preparatory financing for the 2025 campaign and growing domestic seed production, which enhanced supply stability.

Throughout the period, state policies promoting sugar self-sufficiency and a competitive landscape with over two dozen independent producers shaped the market. Regulatory developments, including impending restrictions on foreign seed sales, also started influencing sector dynamics by 2023.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in CIS
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in CIS in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production sugar beet in CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of sugar beet, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sugar beet, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, sugar beet production in the CIS reached its peak at 61 408 K t, marking a significant increase of 24.8% from the previous year. However, by 2020, production had dropped sharply to 39 555 K t, representing a 35.6% decline from 2019. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 33.4%, with an average annual decline of 12.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.2%)	24.8%	(35.6%)	(12.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sugar beet from CIS

Exports in kind, t

The market experienced notable fluctuations during this period. In 2018, sugar beet exports from the CIS hit their lowest point at 0.0 t, reflecting a 100.0% decline from the previous year. By 2020, exports had rebounded to 14 t, showing a dramatic increase of 3 466.7% compared to 2019. The export levels varied significantly, with a 32 938-fold difference between the high in 2017 and the low in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(100.0%)	1 325.2%	3 466.7%	(75.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed volatility throughout the observed period. Export values reached their highest point in 2017 and their lowest in 2018, with a 1 888-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the CIS exported 8.0 K $ US worth of sugar beet, marking a substantial increase of 1 183.2% from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 0.4 K $ US, which represented a 99.9% decline from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.9%)	61.1%	1 183.2%	(77.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sugar beet to CIS

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import volumes peaked in 2017 and reached their minimum in 2019, with a 7 007-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the CIS imported 0.4 t of sugar beet, showing a gain of 124.9% over the previous year. The lowest import level was recorded in 2019 at 0.2 t, following a 100.0% decline in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(100.0%)	(34.6%)	124.9%	(93.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Import values varied significantly, with a 3 342-fold difference between the maximum in 2017 and the minimum in 2020. In 2020, the CIS imported 0.3 K $ US of sugar beet, down by 93.9% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 99.9%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 515.2%.

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