In 2023, Germany dominated the European export market for solid refined cane or beet sugar, accounting for 38.48% of the share by kilograms. Portugal followed with an 11.99% share, while France held 9.3%. Germany, Portugal, and Lithuania showed declining trends with -5.81%, 5.61%, and -12.64% variations respectively. Notable growth was seen in Italy (26.25%), Sweden (27.44%), and Ireland (44.36%). Despite fluctuations, Germany remains the leader over the last five years, with moderate growth in Northern European countries like Lithuania and Ireland.
Future trends to watch include Italy and Sweden's continued growth potential. There is also a keen interest in how fluctuations in trade policies and market demands will impact smaller but dynamically growing markets such as Greece and Estonia, which exhibited substantial percentage increases in 2023.
Top countries in Export of Solid Refined Cane or Beet Sugar Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 38.48 | 2023 | +7.98% | -5.81% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 11.99 | 2023 | +25.8% | +5.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 9.3 | 2023 | -2.8% | -12.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 8.32 | 2023 | +9.33% | -3.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 6.32 | 2023 | +0.43% | +3.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 5.43 | 2023 | +3.83% | +7.45% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 5.32 | 2023 | +12.88% | +26.25% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 4.5 | 2023 | +3.43% | +3.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 3.79 | 2023 | +0.38% | +2.43% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 1.99 | 2023 | -2.41% | +0.23% | View data |