Product intelligence · HS 121291 · 2024 data

Sugar beet: of a kind used primarily for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground

Global exports of sugar beet: of a kind used primarily for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground totalled $113,206,327 in 2024, a +22.3% change from the previous year. Traded by 81 countries across 461 bilateral corridors, with demand from 118 importing markets. The long-term trend is rapid growth.

Data: OECD BIMTS · Coverage: 19952024 · Updated: 2026-07-17

Global trade

$113.2M

+22.3% YoY

3Y / 5Y CAGR

+22.0%

5Y: +20.4%

Supply structure

Moderately concentrated

HHI 0.209

Volatility

Low

Score 14/100

1.

Market movement

In 2024, sugar beet: of a kind used primarily for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground trade exhibited strong growth, with global flows reaching $113,206,327 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of +22.0% (five-year: +20.4%). The all-time peak of $113,206,327 was recorded in 2024.

Over the 30-year observation window (19952024), 59% of years recorded positive growth, indicating a mildly upward trajectory with periodic contractions. Trend momentum is strengthening (+15.1% acceleration).

The World Trade Flows Characterization classifies sugar beet: of a kind used primarily for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground as "One-way trade" in the unclassified price segment, providing additional context for market positioning and competitive dynamics.

2.

Supply & demand structure

The supply side is moderately concentrated (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index 0.209). The three largest exporters — Germany ($47.4M), Brazil ($17.5M), and Canada ($15.3M) — collectively dominate supply flows. The leading exporter has grown at +19.2% over the last three years.

On the demand side, importer concentration is moderately concentrated (HHI 0.169). The three largest import markets are Switzerland ($36.3M), Czechia ($19.3M), and United States ($15.1M). The largest importing market sources from 6 different supplying countries.

Estimated substitution elasticity: -0.74. Buyers tend to remain with established suppliers even when price differences exist.

The dominant trade corridor is Germany → Switzerland at $36.3M, representing 99.8% of the importer's total demand.

3.

Risk profile & trade outlook

The volatility score for sugar beet: of a kind used primarily for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground is 14 out of 100, classified as low. Trade flows are relatively stable compared to other HS6 products, suggesting mature supply chains and predictable demand.

For market entrants, strong demand tailwinds create a favourable entry environment. A moderately concentrated market rewards differentiated positioning and strategic partner selection.

Data confidence is rated "High" based on reporting coverage and consistency across OECD member and partner countries.

Historical evidence

Annual trade value 19952024

Peak: $113,206,327 in 2024.

YearGlobal trade (USD)YoY growth
2015$45,049,988-22.3%
2016$43,345,404-3.8%
2017$43,703,140+0.8%
2018$45,031,376+3.0%
2019$44,795,616-0.5%
2020$52,265,324+16.7%
2021$62,326,943+19.3%
2022$80,510,333+29.2%
2023$92,536,907+14.9%
2024$113,206,327+22.3%

Top exporting countries

Ranked by export value of sugar beet: of a kind used primarily for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground in 2024.

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Top importing markets

Largest import destinations for sugar beet: of a kind used primarily for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground.

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Leading trade corridors

Largest bilateral export flows for sugar beet: of a kind used primarily for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground, ranked by value. Click any country to view its full profile.

#ExporterImporterValue 20243Y CAGR
1GermanySwitzerland$36.3M+17.3%
2CanadaUnited States$15.1M+1033.8%
3SlovakiaCzechia$7.8M+15.4%
4GermanyNetherlands$5.7M+45.5%
5BelgiumNetherlands$5.0M+12.2%
6GermanyCzechia$4.3M+18.1%
7AustriaCzechia$4.2M+55.4%
8PolandCzechia$2.9M+10.7%

Showing top 8 of 10 corridors with available data for 2024.

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Sources, definitions & methodology

Data source

OECD Bilateral International Merchandise Trade Statistics (BIMTS). Aggregated from 312M+ reported trade records across 200+ countries and 5,300+ HS6 product codes. Coverage: 19952024.

Key indicators

HHI (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index): market concentration, 0 = fully diversified, 1 = single player. CAGR: compound annual growth rate over a stated period. Volatility score: trade value variability, 0–100 scale.

How this page is made

All statistical content on this page is data-driven, composed programmatically from live OECD trade records. No generic AI-generated prose is used. Analytical paragraphs combine real data points with factual interpretation. This page was last refreshed on 2026-07-17.