Belarus emerged as a partial alternative to Russian sugar exports, supplying 8,400 tonnes of sugar to Central Asian nations since early April. This follows a slight decline from March, where Belarus supplied 9,600 tonnes, Sugar.ru reports.
The anticipation of a ban on sugar exports from Russia led to a decrease in beet raw material supplies. In contrast to the record-breaking 48,800 tonnes shipped to Uzbekistan in March, only 3,100 tonnes of Russian raw beet sugar were transported via rail since the beginning of April.
Uzbekistan's Ministry of Agriculture assures that the impending restrictions on Russian sugar exports will not hamper the country's sugar availability. With an annual sugar consumption ranging between 650,000 and 700,000 tonnes, Uzbekistan boasts a robust sugar production infrastructure.
Enterprises such as Angren Shakar and Xorazm Shakar contribute significantly to Uzbekistan's sugar production, surpassing domestic needs with an annual output exceeding 900,000 tonnes. These facilities collectively supply approximately 2,100 tonnes of sugar daily, ensuring stability amidst international market fluctuations.
Uzbekistan relies heavily on sugar imports from Brazil and India, which account for 98% of its sugar imports. In the previous year, the country procured a total of 762,000 tonnes of sugar from these primary sources.
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