In 2023, Brazil led global non-food sugar crop utilization with 393.48 million metric tons, showing minimal growth at 0.052%. Significant declines were seen in Colombia (-1.51%) and France (-14.04%), while Mexico surged by 6.8%. Other notable trends include Venezuela and Ecuador's growth rates of 2.87% and 2.02%, respectively. Nepal experienced a staggering increase of 12.97%, albeit from a low base, while Belgium saw modest growth at 0.4%. Nicaragua marked a notable rise at 4.93%, suggesting regional consumption shifts.
- Future trends to watch for include Brazil's continued dominance and Mexico's emerging growth. Modest gains across diverse nations imply growing interest in non-food sugar crop applications, including biofuels and industrial uses. Moreover, attention should be paid to shifts in technology and policy impacting sugar crop utilization globally, with sustainability and climate considerations playing a pivotal role.
Top countries in Sugar Crops Non-food Uses by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Brazil | 393,480 | 2023 | +0.99% | +0.052% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Guatemala | 5,810 | 2023 | +0.38% | -0.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Colombia | 5,560 | 2023 | -1.58% | -1.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 1,900 | 2023 | -23.78% | -14.04% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Madagascar | 1,850 | 2023 | -0.48% | -0.64% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Venezuela | 1,720 | 2023 | +3.24% | +2.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ecuador | 1,530 | 2023 | -2.29% | +2.02% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Panama | 1,190 | 2023 | +3.12% | +2.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Paraguay | 1,040 | 2023 | -0.29% | +0.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Thailand | 982 | 2023 | +0.61% | +0.37% | View data |
