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Introduction – Ukraine’s Sugar Market: A Quantitative Overview Did you know Ukraine is one of the quiet powerhouses in the global sugar industry? In 2024 alone, Ukraine produced nearly 1.8 million tonnes of sugar, maintaining a stronghold in both regional and international markets. Even more impressive, the country exported 746,300 tonnes—a historical high—raking in…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Soft Drink Sector in Malaysia The Malaysian soft drink industry is currently riding the waves of transformation. From health-conscious consumers reshaping product formulations to regulatory shifts like the sugar tax, the market is evolving faster than ever. In 2025, companies operating in or sourcing from Malaysia must…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Sugar Sector in Malaysia If you’re sourcing sugar in Malaysia right now, buckle up—it’s a wild ride. The sugar landscape in 2025 is anything but stable. From volatile global sugar prices and rising input costs to evolving health regulations and strategic export pushes, the Malaysian sugar market…
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Introduction – Canada’s Sugar Market by the Numbers Let’s talk sugar. Sweet, essential, and surprisingly strategic. Canada might not be the first country you think of when it comes to sugar production, but make no mistake — it plays a serious role in the global sugar trade. Each year, Canada refines over 1.4 million…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Soft Drinks Sector in Philippines The soft drinks industry in the Philippines is experiencing a whirlwind of changes—and if you’re sourcing from or selling into this market, you’re going to want to buckle up. First off, there’s been a sugar shortage shaking things up. Major soda players…

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Introduction – Poland’s Sugarcane Market by the Numbers Let’s get one thing straight right from the start—Poland doesn’t grow sugarcane. Its climate just doesn’t play ball for tropical crops like that. Instead, Poland is a heavyweight in sugar beet production, ranking third in the European Union after France and Germany. With an average annual…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Sugarcane Sector in Portugal Let’s face it—2025 has been a tough year for sugar. From scorched fields in Brazil to export limitations in India, the global sugarcane industry has been tossed into a whirlwind. And for Portugal, which doesn’t grow sugarcane on a large scale but relies…

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Introduction – Turkey’s Sugar Market in Statistical Focus Let’s talk numbers for a moment. Turkey isn’t just a rising player in the global sugar market—it’s already a statistically significant one. With production levels hovering around 3.1 million metric tons (MMT) of centrifugal sugar projected for the 2025/26 marketing year, Turkey stands tall among Europe’s…

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Introduction – Exploring Indonesia’s Reputation for Quality Sugar When it comes to sugar, Indonesia has carved out a name for itself as a global player in the sweet game. Thanks to its tropical climate, mineral-rich volcanic soil, and generations of agricultural know-how, Indonesia produces some of the finest sugar varieties—especially coconut and palm sugar.…

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Introduction – Understanding Indonesia’s Reputation for Quality Sugarcane When it comes to sugarcane, few places rival Indonesia. Thanks to its tropical climate, fertile volcanic soils, and generations of farming know-how, Indonesia has earned a solid reputation for producing high-quality sugarcane. The heart of this production is Java, where sugarcane fields stretch across nutrient-rich landscapes…