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PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1423058

Sugar Market Report by Product Type, Form, End-Use Sector, Source, and Region 2024-2032

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Abstract

The global sugar market size reached 192.1 Million Tons in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 219.2 Million Tons by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 1.4% during 2024-2032. The growing consumption of various processed food products among individuals, rising adoption in the pharmaceutical industry, and wide availability through various distribution channels represents some of the major factors bolstering the growth of the sugar market.

Sugar is a natural, colorless, water soluble, and sweet-tasting substance that is produced from sugarcane and sugar beet and comprises glucose and fructose molecules. It is widely available as white and brown sugar and naturally available in honey, fruits, vegetables, and milk. It is high in calories and carbohydrates that assist in providing instant energy to the body. It is also beneficial in managing low blood pressure or hypoglycemia and improving gut health. Besides this, it aids in adding taste, and thickness to food products and preventing mold formation while acting as a preservative.

At present, the rising utilization of sugar in numerous beverages, such as juices, shakes, and cold and sports drinks, represents one of the key factors contributing to the growth of the market. Besides this, the growing adoption of sugar in skin care products to exfoliate the top layer of skin and remove dead skin cells is offering a positive market outlook. Additionally, the increasing usage of sugar in the pharmaceutical industry to manufacture antibiotics and cough syrups is strengthening the growth of the market. Apart from this, the growing employment of sugar in producing candies and chocolate bars to attract a wide consumer base is positively influencing the market. Furthermore, the rising demand for white sugar in bakery products is propelling the growth of the market.

Sugar Market Trends/Drivers:

Increasing consumption of beverages is positively influencing the sales of sugar

Sugar is widely utilized in various beverages to provide a sweet taste and enhance the color of the drink. It also assists in increasing the palatability and shelf life, balancing the acidity, and providing viscosity or thickness in a wide variety of drinks. Apart from this, the rising demand for numerous drinks, such as mojitos, cocktails, mocktails, energy drinks, sports drinks, and shakes, among individuals across the globe is supporting the growth of the market. In addition, the increasing consumption of sugar in tea and coffee in households daily is strengthening the growth of the market.

Rising sales of personal care products stimulating the market growth

The rising consumer preference for natural ingredients in personal care products that do not harm the skin or cause allergies is strengthening the growth of the market. As a result, there is a rise in the demand for sugar in scrubs as it assists in providing smooth and moisturized skin while reducing the signs of aging. It also aids in removing layers of dead cells on the skin and adding silky texture to hair by preventing limpness. This, coupled with the increasing utilization of sugar to lighten and brighten the skin tone, is propelling the growth of the market.

Wide availability through different distribution channels catalyzing the demand for sugar

At present, the wide availability of sugar across various distribution channels is strengthening the growth of the market. Moreover, sugar is economical and its easy availability provides convenience and comfort to individuals across the globe. In line with this, it is an essential product that is utilized daily and available in different colors, forms, and textures to attract a wide consumer base. Apart from this, the rising sales of sugar through online platforms around the world is propelling the growth of the market.

Sugar Industry Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global sugar market report, along with forecasts at the global and regional levels from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, form, end-use sector and source.

Breakup by Product Type:

White Sugar

Brown Sugar

Liquid Sugar

White sugar is dominating the sugar market

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the sugar market based on the product type. This includes white sugar, brown sugar and liquid sugar. According to the report, white sugar represented the largest segment. White sugar is widely utilized in producing numerous bakery products across the globe as it is suitable for cooking. In addition, the rising adoption of white sugar due to the increasing number of cafes, restaurants, hotels, bakeries, and other food chain stores around the world is propelling the growth of the segment.

Brown sugar is a rich source of minerals, such as iron and calcium, and has a different color and flavor as compared to white sugar. It assists in reducing fatigue and maintaining healthy red blood cells (RBCs) in the body. Besides this, the rising adoption of brown sugar among health-conscious individuals, as it aids in strengthening bones and teeth, is impelling the growth of the market.

Liquid sugar is generally used to enhance the taste and color of various food items, particularly bakery products. In addition, it assists in preventing food from drying out and extending the shelf life of different products.

Breakup by Form:

Granulated Sugar

Powdered Sugar

Syrup Sugar

Granulated sugar holds the largest share in the sugar market

A detailed breakup and analysis of the sugar market based on the form has also been provided in the report. This includes granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and syrup sugar. According to the report, granulated sugar accounted for the largest market share. Granulated sugar is white in color, undergoes processing and is widely available in the form of grains. It easily dissolves, melts, and blends in a variety of other ingredients. Moreover, it is extracted from sugar beets or sugarcane and utilized to prepare desserts.

Powdered sugar easily dissolves at room temperature and provides a smooth texture to the product. In addition, it is used in cakes, cookies, and muffins as an alternative to regular granulated sugar.

Syrup sugar is less processed, has a lower glycemic index and a longer shelf life as compared to granulated sugar. Moreover, the rising preference for syrup sugar in beverages and baked goods due to its easy dissolving property is strengthening the growth of the market.

Breakup by End-Use Sector:

Food and Beverages

Pharma and Personal Care

Household

Food and beverages account for the majority of the market share

A detailed breakup and analysis of the sugar market based on the end user has also been provided in the report. This includes food and beverages, pharma and personal care, and household. According to the report, food and beverage (F&B) accounted for the largest market share. Sugar is extensively used in the F&B sector due to the increasing demand for beverages among individuals across the globe. In line with this, it finds application in the production of bakery products, such as cakes, cookies, ice creams, and chocolate bars, which is contributing to the growth of the market.

It is also utilized in pharma as an excipient to add bulk and consistency to tablets, and assist with appearance and ease of transport and storage. Besides this, it is used in personal care products on account of its exfoliating capabilities.

Sugar is also used to prepare daily beverage items, such as tea, coffee, juice, and milkshakes in households. In addition, the growing demand for sugar, as it assists in enhancing the flavor of a product by providing a sweet taste, is creating a positive market outlook.

Breakup by Source:

Sugarcane

Sugar Beet

Sugarcane represents the leading source for sugar production

A detailed breakup and analysis of the sugar market based on the source has also been provided in the report. This includes sugarcane and sugar beet. According to the report, sugarcane accounted for the largest market share. Sugarcane is the primary crop that is utilized in the production of sugar and mainly cultivated in tropical and sub-tropical regions. Sugarcane juice is extracted, purified, filtered, and crystalized into raw sugar.

Technological advancements in the production of sugarcane crops to enhance their quality and yield is impelling the growth of the market. There is a rise in the utilization of sugarcane due to the increasing demand for sugar among individuals around the world.

Sugar beet is rapidly gaining popularity as it consumes less water compared to sugarcane, which is impelling the growth of the market. In addition, key manufacturers are encouraging the adoption of sugar beet by constructing factories or manufacturing plants, which is propelling the growth of the market.

Breakup by Region:

Brazil

India

United States

European Union

China

Thailand

Others

Brazil exhibits a clear dominance in the market, accounting for the largest sugar market share

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Brazil, India, the United States, the European Union, China, Thailand, and others. Brazil held the biggest share in the market as it is the leading producer of sugar due to the favorable climatic conditions. Moreover, governing agencies of the country are implementing stringent rules and regulations and providing subsidies to encourage local output, which is supporting the growth of the market. In addition, the growing demand for beverages and confectioneries among individuals in the country is offering a favorable market outlook.

Apart from this, other countries, such as India and the United States are also witnessing increasing demand for sugar on account of the rising adoption of processed food products among the masses.

Competitive Landscape:

The global sugar market is experiencing a significant rise as key players operating in the industry are including organic sugar varieties in their existing portfolios to attract health-conscious consumers. Moreover, they are focusing on developing advanced production facilities to increase overall production with less expenditure on raw materials and labor. In addition, collaborations and partnerships among several companies to maintain a competitive edge in the market is impelling the growth of the market. Furthermore, the introduction of innovative products and technological advancements to reduce costs and increase sales of sugar is offering lucrative growth opportunities to key players.

The report has provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the sugar market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the key players in the market include:

Suedzucker AG

Tereos

Cosan

Mitr Phol Sugar Corporation., Ltd.

Associated British Foods

Nordzucker AG

Biosev (Louis-Dreyfus)

Wilmar International Limited

Thai Roong Ruang Group

Recent Developments:

In February 2021, Raizen, an integrated energy company and a benchmark in biofuels and bioelectricity, signed a commercial agreement to incorporate the assets of Biosev, a subsidiary of Louis Dreyfus Holding. The agreement involves nine production units along with the total installed sugarcane processing capacity of up to 32 million tons.

In January 2023, Wilmar International decided to continue its joint venture with Adani Group to increase the sales of consumer-food products.

In January 2023, Mitr Phol, a Thai company and leading producer of cane sugar announced the agreement with AFYREN, a green tech company to provide high value added biobased outlets for its sugarcane co-products.

Key Questions Answered in This Report

  • 1. What is the market size of sugar?
  • 2. What is the expected growth rate of the global sugar market during 2024-2032?
  • 3. What are the key factors driving the global sugar market?
  • 4. What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global sugar market?
  • 5. What is the breakup of the global sugar market based on the product type?
  • 6. What is the breakup of the global sugar market based on the form?
  • 7. What is the breakup of the global sugar market based on the end-use sector?
  • 8. What is the breakup of the global sugar market based on the source?
  • 9. What are the key regions in the global sugar market?
  • 10. Who are the key companies/players in the global sugar market?
Product Code: SR112024A649

Table of Contents

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

  • 2.1 Objectives of the Study
  • 2.2 Stakeholders
  • 2.3 Data Sources
    • 2.3.1 Primary Sources
    • 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
  • 2.4 Market Estimation
    • 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
    • 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
  • 2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Introduction

  • 4.1 Overview
  • 4.2 Key Industry Trends

5 Global Sugar Market

  • 5.1 Market Overview
  • 5.2 Market Performance
    • 5.2.1 Volume Trends
    • 5.2.2 Value Trends
  • 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
  • 5.4 Price Analysis
    • 5.4.1 Key Price Indicators
    • 5.4.2 Price Structure
    • 5.4.3 Price Trends
  • 5.5 Market Breakup by Product Type
  • 5.6 Market Breakup by Form
  • 5.7 Market Breakup by End-Use Sector
  • 5.8 Market Breakup by Source
  • 5.9 Market Breakup by Region
  • 5.10 Market Forecast
  • 5.11 Imports and Exports
  • 5.12 SWOT Analysis
    • 5.12.1 Overview
    • 5.12.2 Strengths
    • 5.12.3 Weaknesses
    • 5.12.4 Opportunities
    • 5.12.5 Threats
  • 5.13 Value Chain Analysis
    • 5.13.1 Raw Material Procurement
    • 5.13.2 Manufacturing
    • 5.13.3 Marketing
    • 5.13.4 Distribution
    • 5.13.5 Exports
    • 5.13.6 End-Use
  • 5.14 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 5.14.1 Overview
    • 5.14.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 5.14.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 5.14.4 Degree of Competition
    • 5.14.5 Threat of New Entrants
    • 5.14.6 Threat of Substitutes
  • 5.15 Key Market Drivers and Success Factors

6 Market Breakup by Product Type

  • 6.1 White Sugar
    • 6.1.1 Market Trends
    • 6.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 6.2 Brown Sugar
    • 6.2.1 Market Trends
    • 6.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 6.3 Liquid Sugar
    • 6.3.1 Market Trends
    • 6.3.2 Market Forecast

7 Market Breakup by Form

  • 7.1 Granulated Sugar
    • 7.1.1 Market Trends
    • 7.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 7.2 Powdered Sugar
    • 7.2.1 Market Trends
    • 7.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 7.3 Syrup Sugar
    • 7.3.1 Market Trends
    • 7.3.2 Market Forecast

8 Market Breakup by End-Use Sector

  • 8.1 Food and Beverages
    • 8.1.1 Market Trends
    • 8.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 8.2 Pharma and Personal Care
    • 8.2.1 Market Trends
    • 8.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 8.3 Household
    • 8.3.1 Market Trends
    • 8.3.2 Market Forecast

9 Market Breakup by Source

  • 9.1 Sugarcane
    • 9.1.1 Market Trends
    • 9.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.2 Sugar Beet
    • 9.2.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.2 Market Forecast

10 Market Breakup by Region

  • 10.1 Brazil
    • 10.1.1 Market Trends
    • 10.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 10.2 India
    • 10.2.1 Market Trends
    • 10.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 10.3 United States
    • 10.3.1 Market Trends
    • 10.3.2 Market Forecast
  • 10.4 European Union
    • 10.4.1 Market Trends
    • 10.4.2 Market Forecast
  • 10.5 China
    • 10.5.1 Market Trends
    • 10.5.2 Market Forecast
  • 10.6 Thailand
    • 10.6.1 Market Trends
    • 10.6.2 Market Forecast
  • 10.7 Others
    • 10.7.1 Market Trends
    • 10.7.2 Market Forecast

11 Competitive Landscape

  • 11.1 Market Structure
  • 11.2 Key Players

12 Sugar Manufacturing

  • 12.1 Product Overview
  • 12.2 Detailed Process Flow
  • 12.3 Various Types of Unit Operations Involved
  • 12.4 Mass Balance and Raw Material Requirements

13 Project Details, Requirements and Costs Involved

  • 13.1 Land Requirements and Expenditures
  • 13.2 Construction Requirements and Expenditures
  • 13.3 Plant Machinery
  • 13.4 Raw Material Requirements and Expenditures
  • 13.5 Packaging Requirements and Expenditures
  • 13.6 Transportation Requirements and Expenditures
  • 13.7 Utility Requirements and Expenditures
  • 13.8 Manpower Requirements and Expenditures
  • 13.9 Other Capital Investments

14 Loans and Financial Assistance

15 Project Economics

  • 15.1 Capital Cost of the Project
  • 15.2 Techno-Economic Parameters
  • 15.3 Product Pricing and Margins Across Various Levels of the Supply Chain
  • 15.4 Taxation and Depreciation
  • 15.5 Income Projections
  • 15.6 Expenditure Projections
  • 15.7 Financial Analysis
  • 15.8 Profit Analysis

16 Key Player Profiles

  • 16.1 Suedzucker AG
  • 16.2 Tereos
  • 16.3 Cosan
  • 16.4 Mitr Phol Sugar Corporation., Ltd.
  • 16.5 Associated British Foods
  • 16.6 Nordzucker AG
  • 16.7 Biosev (Louis-Dreyfus)
  • 16.8 Wilmar International Limited
  • 16.9 Thai Roong Ruang Group
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List of Figures

  • Figure 1: Global: Sugar Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
  • Figure 2: Global: Sugar Market: Production Volume Trends (in Million Tons), 2018-2023
  • Figure 3: Global: Sugar Market: Production Value Trends (in Million US$), 2018-2023
  • Figure 4: Sugar Market: Price Structure
  • Figure 5: Global: Sugar Market: Average Prices (in US$/Ton), 2018-2023
  • Figure 6: Global: Sugar Market Forecast: Average Prices (in US$/Ton), 2024-2032
  • Figure 7: Global: Sugar Market: Breakup by Product Type (in %), 2023
  • Figure 8: Global: Sugar Market: Breakup by Form (in %), 2023
  • Figure 9: Global: Sugar Market: Breakup by End-Use Sector (in %), 2023
  • Figure 10: Global: Sugar Market: Breakup by Source (in %), 2023
  • Figure 11: Global: Sugar Market: Production Breakup by Region (in %), 2023
  • Figure 12: Global: Sugar Market: Consumption Breakup by Region (in %), 2023
  • Figure 13: Global: Sugar Market Forecast: Production Volume Trends (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
  • Figure 14: Global: Sugar Market Forecast: Production Value Trends (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 15: Global: Sugar Market: Export Volume Trends (in Tons)
  • Figure 16: Global: Sugar Market: Breakup by Export Volume (in %)
  • Figure 17: Global: Sugar Market: Import Volume Trends (in Tons)
  • Figure 18: Global: Sugar Market: Breakup by Import Volume (in %)
  • Figure 19: Global: Sugar Industry: SWOT Analysis
  • Figure 20: Global: Sugar Industry: Value Chain Analysis
  • Figure 21: Global: Sugar Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • Figure 22: Brazil: Sugar Market (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 23: Brazil: Sugar Market Forecast (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
  • Figure 24: India: Sugar Market (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 25: India: Sugar Market Forecast (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
  • Figure 26: United States: Sugar Market (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 27: United States: Sugar Market Forecast (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
  • Figure 28: European Union: Sugar Market (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 29: European Union: Sugar Market Forecast (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
  • Figure 30: China: Sugar Market (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 31: China: Sugar Market Forecast (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
  • Figure 32: Thailand: Sugar Market (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 33: Thailand: Sugar Market Forecast (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
  • Figure 34: Others: Sugar Market (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 35: Others: Sugar Market Forecast (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
  • Figure 36: Global: White Sugar Market: Volume Trends (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 37: Global: White Sugar Market Forecast: Volume Trends (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
  • Figure 38: Global: Brown Sugar Market: Volume Trends (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 39: Global: Brown Sugar Market Forecast: Volume Trends (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
  • Figure 40: Global: Liquid Sugar Market: Volume Trends (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 41: Global: Liquid Sugar Market Forecast: Volume Trends (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
  • Figure 42: Global: Sugar (Granulated) Market: Volume Trends (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 43: Global: Sugar (Granulated) Market Forecast: Volume Trends (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
  • Figure 44: Global: Sugar (Powdered) Market: Volume Trends (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 45: Global: Sugar (Powdered) Market Forecast: Volume Trends (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
  • Figure 46: Global: Sugar (Syrup) Market: Volume Trends (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 47: Global: Sugar (Syrup) Market Forecast: Volume Trends (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
  • Figure 48: Global: Sugar (From Sugarcane) Market: Volume Trends (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 49: Global: Sugar (From Sugarcane) Market Forecast: Volume Trends (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
  • Figure 50: Global: Sugar (From Sugar Beet) Market: Volume Trends (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 51: Global: Sugar (From Sugar Beet) Market Forecast: Volume Trends (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
  • Figure 52: Global: Sugar (End-Use in Food and Beverages) Market: Volume Trends (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 53: Global: Sugar (End-Use in Food and Beverages) Market Forecast: Volume Trends (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
  • Figure 54: Global: Sugar (End-Use in Pharma and Personal Care) Market: Volume Trends (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 55: Global: Sugar (End-Use in Pharma and Personal Care) Market Forecast: Volume Trends (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
  • Figure 56: Global: Sugar (End-Use in Household) Market: Volume Trends (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 57: Global: Sugar (End-Use in Household) Market Forecast: Volume Trends (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
  • Figure 58: Sugar Manufacturing: Detailed Process Flow
  • Figure 59: Sugar Manufacturing: Conversion Rate of Feedstocks
  • Figure 60: Sugar Manufacturing Plant: Breakup of Capital Costs (in %)
  • Figure 61: Sugar Industry: Profit Margins at Various Levels of the Supply Chain
  • Figure 62: Sugar Manufacturing Plant: Production Cost Breakup (in %)

List of Tables

  • Table 1: Global: Sugar Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2023 and 2032
  • Table 2: Global: Sugar Market Forecast: Breakup by Product Type (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
  • Table 3: Global: Sugar Market Forecast: Breakup by Form (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
  • Table 4: Global: Sugar Market Forecast: Breakup by End-Use Sector (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
  • Table 5: Global: Sugar Market Forecast: Breakup by Source (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
  • Table 6: Global: Sugar Market Forecast: Production Breakup by Region (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
  • Table 7: Global: Sugar Market Forecast: Consumption Breakup by Region (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
  • Table 8: Global: Sugar Market: Export Data of Major Countries
  • Table 9: Global: Sugar Market: Import Data of Major Countries
  • Table 10: Global: Sugar Market: Production Capacities of Key Players
  • Table 11: Sugar Manufacturing Plant: Costs Related to Land and Site Development (in US$)
  • Table 12: Sugar Manufacturing Plant: Costs Related to Civil Works (in US$)
  • Table 13: Sugar Manufacturing Plant: Costs Related to Machinery (in US$)
  • Table 14: Sugar Manufacturing Plant: Raw Material Requirements (in Tons/Day) and Expenditures (US$/Ton)
  • Table 15: Sugar Manufacturing Plant: Costs Related to Salaries and Wages (in US$)
  • Table 16: Sugar Manufacturing Plant: Costs Related to Other Capital Investments (in US$)
  • Table 17: Details of Financial Assistance Offered by Financial Institutions
  • Table 18: Sugar Manufacturing Plant: Capital Costs (in US$)
  • Table 19: Sugar Manufacturing Plant: Techno-Economic Parameters
  • Table 20: Sugar Manufacturing Plant: Taxation and Depreciation
  • Table 21: Sugar Manufacturing Plant: Income Projections (in US$)
  • Table 22: Sugar Manufacturing Plant: Expenditure Projections (in US$)
  • Table 23: Sugar Manufacturing Plant: Cash Flow Analysis Without Considering the Income Tax Liability (in US$)
  • Table 24: Sugar Manufacturing Plant: Cash Flow Analysis on Considering the Income Tax Liability (in US$)
  • Table 25: Sugar Manufacturing Plant: Profit and Loss Account (in US$)
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