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Sugar beet market in the United Kingdom

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

UK sugar beet production started the period at 7 600 thousand tons in 2018 and increased to 7 763 thousand tons in 2019. The market operated under new pressures, including the April 2018 introduction of the Soft-Drinks Industry Levy on high-sugar beverages and an EU-wide ban on neonicotinoid pesticides, which affected crop protection strategies for beet growers. The most significant disruption arrived in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic caused extensive supply-chain interruptions, leading to a sharp contraction in output to 5 984 thousand tons.

Production recovered to 7 364 thousand tons in 2021 as pandemic-related disruptions eased. Output, however, fell again to 5 574 thousand tons in 2022. The subsequent year saw a strong rebound to 7 746 thousand tons in 2023, a period in which British Sugar received recognition for its environmental and sustainability performance, highlighting industry focus on operational efficiency.

In the latter part of the period, key policy developments were set. The UK government confirmed the stability of import quotas for raw cane sugar and extended deadlines for the voluntary sugar-reduction program to the end of 2025, citing the impact of the pandemic. Rules restricting the advertising and promotion of high-fat, salt, and sugar (HFSS) foods are scheduled to take effect in October 2025, and British Sugar began commissioning new evaporators aimed at reducing site emissions.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the United Kingdom
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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, 2018-2025
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 the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Globally, the United Kingdom ranked as the 10th largest producer of sugar beet between 2018 and 2021.

Top producers of sugar beet, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sugar beet, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, the United Kingdom produced 7 364 K t of sugar beet, marking a substantial year-on-year increase of 23.1%. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 3.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 5 984 K t, while the highest was in 2019 at 7 763 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 22.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	(22.9%)	23.1%	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sugar beet from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. From 2019 to 2021, the peak-to-trough amplitude showed a 2.7-fold difference. In 2021, the United Kingdom exported 73 t of sugar beet, representing an abrupt 27.7% increase compared to 2020. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 27 t, with the largest decline that year at 19.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a jump of 114.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.5%)	114.1%	27.7%	30.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Malaysia (32.5% of exports in kind), Ireland (29.1%), and Thailand (28.2%) were the key destinations for sugar beet exports from the United Kingdom, together accounting for 89.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, the United Kingdom exported 53 K $ US worth of sugar beet, showing a steep advance of 41.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 50.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.5%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 24.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	40.7%	(24.4%)	41.2%	14.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three principal markets—Pakistan, Malaysia, and Thailand—together accounted for 62.8% of the total value of sugar beet exports from the United Kingdom.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sugar beet to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, t

Volatility characterized the market during these years. Import levels fluctuated significantly, with a 54-fold difference between the high in 2021 and the low in 2020. In 2021, the United Kingdom imported 18 094 t of sugar beet, equivalent to a rise of 5,295.9% from 2020. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2020 at 335 t, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 89.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(89.2%)	(29.8%)	5 295.9%	59.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, three principal markets—Latvia, the Netherlands, and Poland—together accounted for 92.9% of total sugar beet imports in kind to the United Kingdom.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2021, with an 11.8-fold variation between these years. In 2021, the United Kingdom imported a total of 5 454 K $ US worth of sugar beet, reflecting a sharp gain of 1,081.7% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 462 K $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 65.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(65.7%)	(27.9%)	1 081.7%	43.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three main markets—Latvia, the Netherlands, and Germany—together absorbed 77.5% of the total value of sugar beet imports to the United Kingdom.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io