Ukraine already produced over 560,000 tonnes of sugar this year

As of October 23, Ukraine produced 562.3 thousand tonnes of sugar and processed 4.20 million tonnes of sugar beet, according to the Ukrtsukor National Association of Sugar Producers of Ukraine.

The sugar beet processing is carried out at 29 sugar refineries across the country.

As Ukrinform reported, this year sugar refining season in Ukraine officially started on August 21. According to data provided by the Economy Ministry, Ukraine’s sugar production is expected to reach 1.4 million tonnes.

In 2020, the sugar refining season in Ukraine began on September 5, with 30 sugar refineries operating across the country. Ukraine produced 1.1 million tonnes of sugar, which is 25% less than in the previous year.

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