The European import landscape for solid refined sugar and sucrose exhibits diverse tendencies. In 2023, Italy led the import volume, followed by Spain and Belgium. Notable year-on-year growth figures include Austria's remarkable 12.8% increase, Ireland at 6.71%, and Poland at 4.86%, while the Netherlands and Lithuania observed significant declines of 6.01% and 9.29% respectively. Among smaller players, Sweden and Malta experienced notable growth rates of 7.55% and 2.12%, whereas Estonia observed a decline of 6.08%.
Future considerations to keep an eye on include:
- Changes in the EU sugar quota policies and their potential influence on import volumes.
- The impact of sustainable sourcing practices and preferences on market dynamics.
- Volatility in global sugar production affecting European import reliance.
- Currency fluctuations and economic conditions influencing purchasing capabilities.
Top countries in Import of Solid Refined Cane or Beet Sugar and Chemically Pure Sucrose by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 1,516,800,000 | 2023 | +5.52% | +1.99% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 847,940,000 | 2023 | +1.73% | -0.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 696,670,000 | 2023 | +4.36% | -3.62% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 514,340,000 | 2023 | +3.19% | +0.83% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 498,830,000 | 2023 | +3.82% | -0.059% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 379,500,000 | 2023 | +4.92% | +2.66% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 324,120,000 | 2023 | +1.68% | -0.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 259,130,000 | 2023 | +1.6% | +12.8% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 257,380,000 | 2023 | +7.24% | -6.01% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 257,020,000 | 2023 | -0.79% | -0.4% | View data |
