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Sugar cane market in Northern Africa

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Northern Africa" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Libya

Morocco

Sudan

Western Sahara

Tunisia

Egypt

Earlier Report Observations

Sugar cane production in Northern Africa started at 22.5 million tons in 2018, a level supported by concerted efforts to boost yield through vertical expansion, the development of improved varieties, and the adoption of modern irrigation practices to conserve water.

Output subsequently eased to 21.3 million tons in 2019, saw a modest rebound to 21.8 million tons in 2020, then entered a gradual downtrend, reaching 20.7 million tons by 2022. The decline accelerated sharply in 2023, with production falling to 19.1 million tons. This drop was driven by severe supply-side constraints, as cane deliveries to mills collapsed due to soaring fertilizer prices, persistent irrigation problems, and increased labor costs.

In response to sectoral challenges, the authorities set the official cane procurement price at EGP 1,500 per ton for the 2024/2025 season and later raised it to EGP 2,500 per ton for the following season to support farmers and secure sugar supplies.

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, 2019-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2019-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Northern Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Northern Africa 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 Algeria in kind, 2019-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2019-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, K $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2019-2024, K $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ 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 Algeria in kind, 2019-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2019-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, K $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2019-2024, K $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ 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 Algeria in kind, 2019-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2019-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, K $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2019-2024, K $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ 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 Algeria in kind, 2019-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2019-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, K $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2019-2024, K $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ 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, 2019-2024
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 Northern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of sugar cane, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sugar cane, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Northern Africa produced 21 790 K t of sugar cane, marking a small increase of 2.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 2.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 21 304 K t, while the maximum was in 2018 at 22 523 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 5.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.5%	(5.4%)	2.3%	(0.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sugar cane from Northern Africa

Exports in kind, kg

In 2020, Northern Africa exported 3 600 kg of sugar cane, remaining virtually unchanged from 2019 on a year-over-year basis. Between 2018 and 2020, exports decreased by 63.9%, which translates to a compound annual growth rate of 28.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom dominated the country structure of exports in kind, accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

In 2020, Northern Africa's sugar cane exports totaled 2 826 US dollars, staying almost flat compared to 2019 on a year-over-year basis. Between 2018 and 2020, exports decreased by 65.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 30.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the partner base for exports in value terms was extremely narrow, with the United Kingdom alone responsible for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sugar cane to Northern Africa

Imports in kind, kg

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. There was a 74-fold variation between the minimum in 2017 and the maximum in 2018. In 2020, cross-border shipments of sugar cane to Northern Africa totaled 520 kg, up by 7 340.0% compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7 340.0%	n/a	n/a	118.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates was the key and almost sole market for imports in kind of sugar cane to Northern Africa, accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Volumes dropped to a minimum in 2020 and climbed to their maximum in 2018, representing a 3.2-fold shift. In 2020, Northern Africa imported 1 035 US dollars of sugar cane, reflecting a sharp increase of 179.6% versus the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	179.6%	n/a	n/a	(4.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates effectively monopolised imports in value terms of sugar cane to Northern Africa, taking 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io