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Sugar beet market in Europe

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Bulgaria

Belarus

Czechia

Hungary

Moldova

Poland

Romania

Russia

Slovakia

Ukraine

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

European sugar beet production peaked at 194.8 million tons in 2019 before falling sharply to 157.7 million tons in 2020. This contraction was directly linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, which reduced demand for beet-derived ethanol and disrupted bio-component output. The market then recovered over the next two years, reaching 189.3 million tons by 2023. The rebound was spurred by high sugar and beet prices that motivated growers to expand cultivated area in Europe by approximately 4%.

The market's trajectory was further shaped by trade and policy shifts. In 2022, the EU's lifting of duties on Ukrainian sugar intensified competition for European producers. Concurrently, French authorities banned sugar exports from the 2023-24 campaign to curb inflation and secure domestic supply, altering trade flows. Throughout the period, processing facilities operated at high utilization rates above 85%, while producers faced mounting cost pressures from energy, labor, and upcoming environmental taxes.

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 Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2018-2023, M t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, M 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, M 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, M t

Top producers of sugar beet, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sugar beet, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Europe's sugar beet production reached 157.7 million tonnes in 2020, representing a 19.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 28.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.5%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, when production rose by 5.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2017-2020, M t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.0%)	5.5%	(19.1%)	(10.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Europe's sugar beet production value declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 24 383 million US dollars, marking a 16.7% drop compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value decreased by 43.8%, which translates to an annualized rate of 17.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.1%)	(15.5%)	(16.7%)	(17.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sugar beet from Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Sugar beet exports from Europe increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 296.4 thousand tonnes, reflecting a notable 21.8% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 76.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 20.9%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 163.3 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 2.6%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with exports rising by 49.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.6%)	49.0%	21.8%	20.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland accounted for the largest share of sugar beet exports from Europe in volume terms, representing 26.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Sugar beet exports in Europe increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 45 839 thousand US dollars, indicating a 25.4% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 38.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 30 640 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 7.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.4%)	19.3%	25.4%	11.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland consistently held the largest share of sugar beet exports from Europe in value terms, accounting for 36.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sugar beet to Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Europe imported 102.7 thousand tonnes of sugar beet in 2020, marking a 51.2% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 102.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 26.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with imports falling by 3.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	38.2%	(3.1%)	51.2%	26.5%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Europe's sugar beet imports amounted to 57 414 thousand US dollars, representing a 17.8% improvement compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 37.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.3%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 6.7%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018, with imports rising by 25.5%.

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