Executive Summary
- Current Progress: 6.93 million tonnes produced to date; 7.25 million tonnes final forecast.
- Harvest Volume: 56.2 million tonnes of beet processed (down 3.3M tonnes YoY).
- Market Driver: Russia remains the dominant producer, accounting for 84% of the bloc’s total volume.
Production Breakdown by Country (2025/26)
| Country | Output (Tonnes) | Market Role |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | 6.08 Million | Major Exporter |
| Belarus | 722,500 | Regional Surplus |
| Kyrgyzstan | 68,000 | Import Substitution |
| Kazakhstan | 60,000 | Domestic Supply |
Russia: Dominance Amid Tightening Margins
Russia’s production of 6.08 million tonnes reaffirms its status as a top-tier global beet sugar producer. The nation continues to export approximately one million tonnes annually, primarily via rail to Central Asia and by sea to global markets.
However, the sector faces significant cost inflation. Cultivation expenses in 2025 rose to an estimated 180,000–200,000 roubles per hectare. For the upcoming 2026/27 campaign, analysts project output between 6.2 and 6.8 million tonnes, contingent on acreage expansion.
Belarus: Record Efficiency Faces Oversupply
In 2025, Belarus achieved a 19% surge in total beet output, driven by a yield increase of 51 centners per hectare. Despite this technical success, the 200,000-tonne exportable surplus faces stiff competition in an oversupplied Russian market, compounded by a downward trend in global sugar prices.
Kyrgyzstan: Moving Toward Self-Sufficiency
Kyrgyzstan continues its push for independence from imports. With a 2030 target of 200,000 tonnes, the current output of 68,000 tonnes marks a strategic step toward meeting its national annual demand of roughly 120,000 tonnes.
Global Context: Bearish Sentiment Prevails
The EAEU’s robust output arrives as global raw sugar prices hover near five-year lows. While EU production is expected to decline to 14.8 million tonnes, and Ukraine has reported a stable 1.72 million tonnes, the overall global market remains well-supplied, squeezing producer margins worldwide.
Historical Trend: Russia Beet Sugar Production
Data compiled by YnSugar.com (Unit: Million Tonnes)
| Season | Output (Mt) |
|---|---|
| 2025/26 (Forecast) | 6.30 |
| 2024/25 | 6.90 |
| 2023/24 | 6.80 |
| 2022/23 | 5.90 |
| 2021/22 | 5.30 |
| 2020/21 | 5.50 |
| 2019/20 | 7.30 |
Sources: Eurasian Sugar Association, YnSugar Market Research Group.
Disclaimer: This report is for informational purposes only and does not constitute trading advice.
