In 2023, Brazil led the global sugar crops non-food uses with 93.98 thousand metric tons, maintaining modest growth of 0.052%. Venezuela and Ecuador showed positive trends, with increases of 2.87% and 2.02%, respectively. In contrast, Guatemala and Colombia saw declines in usage, while France experienced the largest drop at 14.04%. Noteworthy growth included Mexico with a 6.8% increase and Nepal at 12.97%.
Future trends to watch include increased demand for sugar in bioplastics and biofuels, especially in developing countries. Brazil is expected to lead innovations, while shifts in environmental regulations may affect country rankings.
Top countries in Sugar Crops Non-food Uses Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Brazil | 93.98 | 2023 | +0.99% | +0.052% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Guatemala | 1.39 | 2023 | +0.38% | -0.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Colombia | 1.33 | 2023 | -1.58% | -1.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 0.45 | 2023 | -23.78% | -14.04% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Madagascar | 0.44 | 2023 | -0.48% | -0.64% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Venezuela | 0.41 | 2023 | +3.24% | +2.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ecuador | 0.37 | 2023 | -2.29% | +2.02% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Panama | 0.28 | 2023 | +3.12% | +2.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Paraguay | 0.25 | 2023 | -0.29% | +0.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Thailand | 0.23 | 2023 | +0.61% | +0.37% | View data |
