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Sugar beet market in Northern Europe

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Northern Europe" region includes following countries:

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Earlier Report Observations

The sugar beet market volume in Northern Europe saw considerable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 12.7 million tonnes in 2018, it increased to 13.6 million tonnes in 2019, then fell to 12.0 million tonnes in 2020. A recovery to 13.3 million tonnes occurred in 2021, followed by a sharp decline to 10.9 million tonnes in 2022, before rebounding to 13.3 million tonnes in 2023.

The market drop in 2022 was linked to structural adjustments in the sugar beet sector, particularly in Finland, where EU policy changes led to production instability. In contrast, 2023's growth was fueled by the recruitment of new growers in Finland, with 270 new contracts expanding cultivation. Meanwhile, industry developments such as the conversion of Danish sugar factories to gas from 2024 aim to reduce CO2 emissions, and consumer trends towards health and sustainability, supported by sugar taxes in Norway, are influencing market dynamics.

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 Northern Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Northern Europe 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark 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 Denmark in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark 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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark 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 Denmark in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark 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, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark 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 Denmark in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark 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, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 Northern Europe

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 2020, Northern Europe produced 11 940 K t of sugar beet, representing a 12.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 19.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 14.5%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019, rising by 7.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.5%)	7.8%	(12.4%)	(6.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sugar beet from Northern Europe

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 518 t, while the peak occurred in 2020 with 11 646 t of foreign sugar beet supplies from Northern Europe, marking a dramatic 35.4% increase from the previous year. The difference between these years was 7.7-fold. The largest decline was in 2018 at 17.3%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 466.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.3%)	466.5%	35.4%	85.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, the Netherlands, and Spain were the main destinations for sugar beet exports from Northern Europe. Poland accounted for 3.8% of exports in kind, the Netherlands for 2.2%, and Spain for 2.1%. Together, these three countries absorbed 8.1% of total exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Sugar beet exports from Northern Europe increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 4 359 K $ US, showing a steep 30.1% rise year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 918.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 116.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	35.4%	478.3%	30.1%	116.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the country breakdown of exports in value terms was scattered. Poland accounted for 12.9% of exports in value terms, the Netherlands for 9.7%, and Spain for 6.6%. Together, these three partners represented just 29.2% of total flows, with no single country standing out as clearly dominant.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sugar beet to Northern Europe

Imports in kind, t

Foreign sugar beet supplies to Northern Europe increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 33 087 t, marking a steep 84.6% advance compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 461%, with a compound annual growth rate of 77.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	118.8%	38.9%	84.6%	77.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, France, and Germany were the largest suppliers of sugar beet to Northern Europe, though none were dominant. The Netherlands accounted for 19.9% of imports in kind, France for 9.4%, and Germany for 7.4%. Together, these three countries represented 36.6% of total imports in kind, against a broad background of smaller partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Sugar beet shipments to Northern Europe from abroad increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 7 278 K $ US, representing a 7.1% improvement compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 126%, with a compound annual growth rate of 31.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	56.3%	35.0%	7.1%	31.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, sugar beet was traded with many countries in Northern Europe. Even the largest destinations—the Netherlands, Germany, and France—together accounted for only 49.0% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io