In 2021, Ukraine saw a significant trade imbalance in sugar, with imports reaching 163.7 thousand tons and exports only 25.53 thousand tons, a decrease of 125 thousand tons from the previous year. The majority of the imports were received from Brazil, Poland, and Belgium, while the main export markets were Israel, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. The country also imported and exported molasses in substantial quantities. The article also hints at potential sharp increases in sugar prices for 2022.