Based on the 2023 data, Italy, Spain, Belgium, and the United Kingdom are the leading importers of sugar in Europe. Italy's imports were 2.2407 billion kilograms, followed by Spain at 1.8456 billion kilograms. Year-on-year variations reveal notable trends. For instance, Italy saw a modest increase of 0.26%, while Spain experienced a significant rise of 2.5%. On the other hand, Belgium and the United Kingdom saw declines of 3.95% and 2.22%, respectively. Noteworthy growth was also observed in Poland and Austria, with year-on-year increases of 5.32% and 8.28%, respectively.
Examining a broader time horizon, countries like Croatia and Cyprus have shown substantial increases, with Croatia registering a 20.87% year-on-year growth. Meanwhile, some markets like Denmark and Slovakia contracted by 9.78% and 4.06%, respectively.
Future trends for European sugar imports suggest continued volatility influenced by economic, climatic, and trade policy factors. Countries like Poland and Austria are expected to drive moderate growth, while larger markets such as Belgium and the United Kingdom may continue to face downward pressure.
Top countries in Import of Sugar by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 2,240,700,000 | 2023 | +0.98% | +0.26% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 1,845,600,000 | 2023 | +5.14% | +2.5% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 1,664,100,000 | 2023 | +1.11% | -3.95% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 1,657,000,000 | 2023 | -1.3% | -2.22% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 842,890,000 | 2023 | +1.16% | -0.54% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 731,260,000 | 2023 | -2.26% | -3.48% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 628,570,000 | 2023 | +2.71% | -3.02% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 622,630,000 | 2023 | +0.8% | -0.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 461,900,000 | 2023 | -1.52% | -2.42% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 457,830,000 | 2023 | -0.24% | +2.86% | View data |
