
United Kingdom - Sugar Crop - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
UK Sugar Crop Price Rises Remarkably to $1,165 per Ton, Fluctuating Wildly over 2022
United Kingdom Sugar Crop Import Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the sugar crop price amounted to $1,165 per ton (CIF, United Kingdom), surging by 36% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in June 2022 an increase of 93% m-o-m. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,421 per ton. From July 2022 to September 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($1,347 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($994 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+27.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
United Kingdom Sugar Crop Import Prices by Type
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was sugar beet ($7,144 per ton), while the price for chicory ($1,068 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by sugar beet (+26.6%), while the prices for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.
United Kingdom Sugar Crop Imports
In September 2022, after two months of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of sugar crops, when their volume decreased by -63.2% to 50 tons. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2022 with an increase of 425% against the previous month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 210 tons. From June 2022 to September 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, sugar crop imports fell markedly to $59K (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Overall, imports showed a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2022 with an increase of 247% against the previous month. As a result, imports reached the peak of $154K. From June 2022 to September 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
United Kingdom Sugar Crop Imports by Type
Chicory (25 tons), sugar cane (24 tons) and carob (750 kg) were the main products of sugar crop imports to the UK, with a combined 99% share of total imports.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by sugar cane (with a CAGR of -7.1%), while imports for the other products experienced a decline.
In value terms, the most traded types of sugar crops in the UK were sugar cane ($26K), chicory ($26K) and sugar beet ($3.7K), together accounting for 96% of total imports.
United Kingdom Sugar Crop Imports by Country
Belgium (24 tons), Uganda (22 tons) and Egypt (2 tons) were the main suppliers of sugar crop imports to the UK, with a combined 95% share of total imports.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +12.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.
In value terms, the largest sugar crop suppliers to the UK were Belgium ($24K), Uganda ($22K) and Egypt ($2.7K), together comprising 83% of total imports.
Among the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of +10.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.
Factors Affecting Sugar Crop Prices
In the UK, sugar beet is the main type of sugar crop grown. Around 80% of sugar beet is grown in England, with the rest coming from Scotland and Wales. The average yield per hectare has increased significantly in recent years due to advances in technology and husbandry techniques. This has helped to offset some of the impact of volatile prices on growers' incomes.
Global production levels are the main driver of sugar prices, as they determine the amount of sugar crop available on the market. Weather conditions can also have an impact, as droughts or floods can damage crops and lead to lower production levels. Political stability is also important, as unrest or trade disputes can disrupt supplies and drive up prices.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sugar crop market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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