In 2023, Brazil led global non-food uses of raw sugar with growth of 0.22%. Indonesia and Yemen notably increased consumption by 7.08% and 3.58% respectively. Swaziland and Senegal also experienced significant rises of over 11% each. Conversely, declines in demand were seen in Sweden and Venezuela by over 2% each. China's use increased slightly, reflecting growing diverse applications. The Netherlands and Cuba showed substantial drops in non-food raw sugar use, decreasing by over 12%.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in bioplastics and renewable chemicals, potentially increasing sugar demand. Environmental policies influencing biofuel production and regional climate impacts may shift distribution of usage across countries.
Top countries in Raw Sugar Equivalent Non-food Uses by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Brazil | 4,310 | 2023 | -0.3% | +0.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Indonesia | 2,050 | 2023 | +4.91% | +7.08% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Vietnam | 868 | 2023 | -1.7% | -0.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Egypt | 860 | 2023 | +2.14% | +2.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 466 | 2023 | +0.43% | +0.13% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Peru | 434 | 2023 | +1.17% | +0.66% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Iraq | 390 | 2023 | +2.63% | +2.78% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 379 | 2023 | -1.81% | -2.08% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Algeria | 325 | 2023 | +2.2% | +1.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ecuador | 274 | 2023 | 0% | +0.15% | View data |
