In 2024, Ukraine produced 1.8 million tons of sugar, one third of which was exported
1 September 21:49
The sugar industry is performing well, even in times of war. This was stated by Yana Kavushevska, the head of the Ukrtsukor Association, in an interview with the "Komersant Ukrainian" YouTube channel.
“Last year’s production was 1.8 million tons. We consume 900 thousand tons. 900 thousand is the export potential, what we have to sell to foreign markets,” says Kavushevska.
She clarified that during the 24/25 season Ukraine has already exported 575 thousand tons of sugar.
“575 thousand tons is a pretty good figure, although it is slightly less than in the last marketing year, when we exported 692 thousand tons,” the head of Ukrtsukor said.
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As a reminder, in 2024, Ukraine produced 1.8 million tons of sugar, which was one of the highest figures in recent years. Approximately 746 thousand tons, i.e. one third of the total production, were exported, which is a record for the last 27 years.
Reasons for the growth in production and exports
- Increase in sugar beetacreage by more than 500 hectares.
- Improved logistics and opening of new markets.
- Liberalization of trade with the EU: Ukrainian producers gained access to the European market without additional duties.
Export geography
- The European Union – about 40% of exports, in particular:
- Italy – 19%
- Bulgaria – 18%, in particular
- Hungary – 14%
- Middle East and North Africa:
- Turkey – 16%
- Libya – 12%
- Cameroon, Somalia, Lebanon, Israel – 4-8% each
Economic impact
Sugar accounted for 2% of Ukraine’s total agricultural exports.
The total revenue from sugar exports in 2024 amounted to $419 million.
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