European Association
of Sugar Manufacturers

European Association
of Sugar Manufacturers

Has the consumption of sugar increased over the years?

By |2018-02-15T10:04:00+00:00February 15th, 2018|

There is a common misperception that sugar consumption has risen over the years. However, the sugar supply in the EU has remained stable for over 40 years and has, on average, amounted to about 33 kg per capita per year between 1970 and 2011, as demonstrated by the agricultural statistics provided by the FAO. These figures account for the sugar supply meaning the apparent consumption, and therefore, the actual amounts consumed are lower.