In 2023, Belgium’s sugar beet production was recorded at 5.1 million metric tons. Forecasts for the period from 2024 to 2028 show a gradual decline in production, dropping from 5.0865 million metric tons in 2024 to 5.054 million metric tons by 2028. This represents a year-on-year decrease of approximately -0.17% from 2024 to 2025 and steadily declines towards 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period is about -0.18%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of climate change on crop yields, shifts in agricultural policy within Belgium and the European Union, and market demand fluctuations driven by changes in global sugar consumption and advancements in alternative sweeteners.
