In 2023, the European import of solid raw cane or beet sugar saw Spain as the largest importer, with a year-on-year increase of 13.19%. The United Kingdom followed, although it experienced a decline of 6.35%. Notable growth was seen in Croatia and Bulgaria with increases of 73.42% and 82.59% respectively. Other countries such as Portugal, Italy, and Belgium saw modest increases in their imports. Conversely, France registered a substantial decline of 23.22%, while Slovakia and Slovenia also faced reductions.
Factors to watch in the future include potential impacts of trade policies, shifts in local production capabilities, and the effect of alternative sweeteners on import volumes. Sustainability and environmental regulation may further influence import dynamics, potentially prioritizing regions with eco-friendlier production methods. Market players should be wary of fluctuating global sugar prices impacting the import and demand forecast.
Top countries in Import of Solid Raw Cane or Beet Sugar by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 484,490,000 | 2023 | +13.53% | +13.19% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 347,430,000 | 2023 | -10.32% | -6.35% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 315,300,000 | 2023 | +0.19% | +0.044% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 305,920,000 | 2023 | +0.9% | +4.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 92,631,000 | 2023 | +11.14% | +5.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 78,601,000 | 2023 | +10.2% | +19.04% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 66,489,000 | 2023 | -2.92% | +73.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 60,735,000 | 2023 | +2.89% | +6.38% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 53,571,000 | 2023 | -26.38% | +2.19% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 52,873,000 | 2023 | -2.77% | +14.91% | View data |
