In 2023, Spain and the United Kingdom are leading importers of solid raw cane and beet sugar in Europe, with shares of 22.94% and 16.45% respectively. Notably, Croatia and Bulgaria exhibited substantial year-on-year growth in imports with increases of 73.42% and 82.59%. Conversely, the United Kingdom faced a decrease of 6.35% while France experienced a significant drop of 23.22% in its import share. Over the last five years, countries like Croatia and Hungary have shown consistent growth in import volumes, highlighting increasing demand in these regions.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential shifts in import patterns due to changing trade policies within the EU.
- The impact of sustainability and carbon footprint reduction efforts on sugar sourcing and supply chain management.
- Monitoring emerging markets in Eastern Europe, which may continue to experience heightened sugar import growth.
Top countries in Import of Solid Raw Cane and Beet Sugar Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 22.94 | 2023 | +13.53% | +13.19% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 16.45 | 2023 | -10.32% | -6.35% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 14.93 | 2023 | +0.19% | +0.044% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 14.48 | 2023 | +0.9% | +4.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 4.39 | 2023 | +11.09% | +5.44% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 3.72 | 2023 | +10.2% | +19.04% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 3.15 | 2023 | -2.92% | +73.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 2.88 | 2023 | +2.89% | +6.38% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 2.54 | 2023 | -26.38% | +2.19% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 2.5 | 2023 | -2.77% | +14.91% | View data |
