Sugar exports from Ukraine exceeded 500 thsd tons: half went to the Middle East

Ukraine exported 504 thousand tons of sugar in the 9 months of the MY 2025/26.

This was reported by the National Sugar Association “Ukrsugar”.

The main export destinations were:

• Lebanon – 21% of the total export volume;
• EU – 18%;
• Syria – 14%;
• Uzbekistan – 12%.

“In general, the Middle East countries provided 50% of Ukrainian sugar exports during the first three quarters of the 2025/26 marketing year, strengthening the role of the region as a key sales market for Ukrainian producers,” the association noted.

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