Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Belgium compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Belgium
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#10 In EuropeBusiness
#10 In EuropeEmployees
#11 In EuropeWages
#10 In EuropeSugar processing in Europe has undergone a turbulent period brought on by volatile prices and government strategies to reduce consumption. Driven by measures to curb sugar intake, several European countries, including Belgium, Estonia, France, Hungary, Norway and the UK, have imposed taxes on sugary drinks. Some have even taxed sugary foods. Food and drink manufacturers are altering their recipes by reducing sugar and substituting it with other sweeteners. This has depressed sales of sugars.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Biggest companies in the Sugar Production in Belgium
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Südzucker AG | 10,030.0 | 750.7 | 7.5 |
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Sugar Production industry in Belgium in 2024?
The market size of the Sugar Production industry in Belgium is €750.2m in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Sugar Production in Belgium industry in 2024?
There are 8 businesses in the Sugar Production industry in Belgium, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Sugar Production industry in Belgium grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Sugar Production industry in Belgium has been growing at a CAGR of 7.6 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Sugar Production industry in Belgium over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Sugar Production industry in Belgium is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Sugar Production market in Belgium?
The biggest company operating in the Sugar Production market in Belgium is Südzucker AG
What does the Sugar Production in Belgium include?
Refined sugar and Raw sugar are part of the Sugar Production industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Sugar Production in Belgium?
The company holding the most market share in Belgium is Südzucker AG.
How competitive is the Sugar Production industry in Belgium?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Sugar Production industry in Belgium.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
- Other Chemical Product Manufacturing in Belgium
Complementors
- Food Product Manufacturing in Belgium
- Dairy Product Production in Belgium
- Chocolate & Confectionary Production in Belgium
International industries
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The industry specialises in producing and refining sugar (sucrose) and various sugar substitutes, utilizing cane, beet, maple, and palm sources to deliver a broad array of sweetening solutions across diverse markets.
Related Terms
MolassesBeet PulpBagasseWhat's included in this industry?
Refined sugarRaw sugarSugarSugar by-productsCompanies
Südzucker AGIndustry Code
1072 - Manufacture of sugar in Belgium
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue
- Employees
- Business
- Profit
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Sugar Production in Belgium industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Sugar Production in Belgium industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Sugar Production in Belgium industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Sugar Production in Belgium industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Sugar demand falls amid health concerns and new regulations. Food manufacturers, facing a health-conscious consumer base and sugar restrictions, including tax reforms, are decreasing their usage of refined sugar in products.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Sugar Production in Belgium industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Sugar Production in Belgium industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Sugar Production in Belgium industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Belgium
- Total Exports into Belgium
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Some of the world’s biggest sugar processors are located in Europe. Sugar processing is a concentrated industry due to the strong economies of scale enjoyed by large operators. The world's largest sugar producer Sudzucker AG is based in Germany.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
- Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
- Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis
What regions are businesses in the Sugar Production in Belgium located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 1 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit margin (2024)
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Food safety laws limit pesticide use for sugar beet growing. Stringent food standards in Europe limit what fertilisers and pesticides farmers can use to grow their crops.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Sugar Production in Belgium industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Rising sugar prices have led to significant profit growth. Higher costs for processors and farmers triggered price hikes, increasing revenues for sugar companies, who were thus able to outpace increasing operational expenses.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Sugar Production in Belgium industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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