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Global Sugar Market 2022

Sugar Market Size

In 2021, the global sugar market increased by 2.6% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the market value increased by 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sugar Production

In value terms, sugar production contracted modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were India (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Thailand (X tons), with a combined 44% share of global production.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Thailand (with a CAGR of +4.6%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sugar Exports

Exports

In 2021, approx. X tons of sugar were exported worldwide; waning by -5.9% on 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, sugar exports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 16%. The global exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil was the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for 39% of total exports. India (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 16% share, followed by Australia (5.4%) and Thailand (4.7%). The following exporters - Swaziland (X tons), France (X tons), Germany (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Guatemala (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) - together made up 13% of total exports.

Brazil experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of sugar. At the same time, India (+15.0%), Zambia (+12.1%), Swaziland (+10.0%), Australia (+5.6%), Germany (+5.3%) and Mexico (+3.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +15.0% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Guatemala (-2.0%), France (-3.0%) and Thailand (-7.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of India, Swaziland and Australia increased by +11, +1.6 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest sugar supplying countries worldwide were Brazil ($X), India ($X) and Australia ($X), together accounting for 51% of global exports.

India, with a CAGR of +18.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average sugar export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The global export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+2.8%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Sugar Imports

Imports

In 2021, purchases abroad of sugar increased by 1.2% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, sugar imports totaled $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Indonesia (X tons), followed by Algeria (X tons), Japan (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and China (X tons) were the key importers of sugar, together achieving 41% of total imports. The following importers - Nigeria (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Canada (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), the United States (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) - together made up 23% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +14.7%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sugar worldwide, comprising 19% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 9% share of global imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Indonesia stood at +14.7%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+10.7% per year) and Malaysia (+12.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sugar import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+9.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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FCL 162 - Sugar, Raw Centrifugal
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Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

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Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023