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Sugar Production in Belgium - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

BE-C1072 July 2024 Factsheet

Revenue

€750.2m

2019-2024 7.6 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

822

2019-2024 0.0 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

8

2019-2024 0.0 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€XX.Xm

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Sugar Production in Belgium market size outlook

Total value and annual change from from 2014-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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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 Europe
Business
#10 In Europe
Employees
#11 In Europe
Wages
#10 In Europe

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Sugar 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.

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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
Nordzucker AG
2,374.1
237.6
10.0
Associated British Foods plc
25,027.2
2,012.6
8.0
Cooperatie Koninklijke Cosun UA
3,199.4
126.2
3.9

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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 companies operating in the Sugar Production market in Belgium are Nordzucker AG, Associated British Foods plc and Cooperatie Koninklijke Cosun UA

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 Nordzucker 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.

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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 PulpBagasse

What's included in this industry?

Refined sugarRaw sugarSugarSugar by-products

Companies

Nordzucker AGAssociated British Foods plcCooperatie Koninklijke Cosun UA

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

1072 - Manufacture of sugar in Belgium

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Performance

Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2024 Revenue CAGR
  • 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.

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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.

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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 11 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.

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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.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • 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)

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