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Sugar cane market in Central America

Sugar cane market in Central America

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Central America" region includes following countries:

Belize
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama

Earlier Report Observations

Central America's sugar cane production rose from 113.0 million metric tons in 2018 to 117.6 million metric tons in 2019, driven by a global sugar deficit that encouraged higher output. However, production fell to 109.3 million metric tons in 2020 and further to 108.2 million metric tons in 2021.

The market saw a slight recovery to 109.1 million metric tons in 2022, supported by growing worldwide demand for organic sugar cane products. By 2023, production declined to 105.8 million metric tons, reflecting the region's position as a mid-tier producer in a market dominated by Brazil and India, where concentrated production affects regional competitiveness.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Central America
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Central America 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. 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 Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    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 Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  7. 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 Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    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 Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  8. 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. 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 cane in Central America

In kind, 2017-2020, M t

Top producers of sugar cane, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sugar cane, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Central America's sugar cane production declined after two years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 117.6 million tonnes, representing a 4.0% increase from the previous year. However, in 2020, production fell to 109.3 million tonnes, marking a 7.0% decrease compared to 2019.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year2.1%4.0%(7.0%)(0.4%)
Source: SHEV.io

Exports sugar cane from Central America

Exports in kind, t

Central America's sugar cane exports have grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports reached 5 168 tonnes, a significant 276.1% increase year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 1 003.7%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 122.7%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year86.0%57.8%276.1%122.7%
Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States was the primary destination for Central America's sugar cane exports in kind, accounting for 74.9% of total flows. The remaining 25.1% was distributed among several smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Central America's sugar cane exports in value terms have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 196 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate 5.2% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 260.5%, with an annualized rate of 53.3%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year141.4%42.0%5.2%53.3%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States dominated Central America's sugar cane exports in value, representing 75.0% of total flows. The rest was shared among various smaller destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sugar cane to Central America

Imports in kind, t

Central America's sugar cane imports have increased for two consecutive years. In 2020, imports totaled 0.3 tonnes, a sharp 307.1% rise compared to 2019. Between 2018 and 2020, imports expanded by 1 373.5%, resulting in an annualized growth rate of 145.2%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last yearn/a261.9%307.1%-
Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Central America's sugar cane imports in value have grown for the second year running. In 2020, imports reached 0.4 thousand US dollars, up 378.2% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2020 period, imports increased by 1 399%, with a compound annual growth rate of 146.6%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last yearn/a213.4%378.2%-
Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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