Key Market Indicators
Afghan sugar production took a hit in 2021, with 231 metric tons - a dramatic drop of 26.3% from the 313.5 metric tons produced in 2020. Since 1966, the country has seen a year-on-year decline of 1.7%. This puts Afghanistan at number 111 in 2021's global ranking - overtaken by Benin with its 231 metric tons. Brazil, Thailand and China took the top three spots in the ranking, respectively.