Poland could plant 25,000 fewer hectares of sugar beet in 2025

The area planted with sugar beet in Poland in 2025 could reach 255,000 ha according to estimates by the National Association of Sugar Beet Producers. This figure represents a change in trend, after three years of continuous increases. In 2022, 221,000 ha were planted, in 2023, 265,000 ha and in 2024, 280,000 ha. Therefore, for 2025, a contraction of 25,000 ha is expected. The Association points out that one of the main reasons is the significant reduction in the price of sugar beet that factories are offering for 2025. At KGS the minimum price is €32.5/t, at P&L and Nordzucker €30/t and at Südzucker €28/t. Indeed, there will be beet growers who will reduce their sowing, but for the Association this is a minority since for the vast majority there is no alternative crop to beet. However, what beet growers will do is pay more attention to costs and optimize production in the field as much as possible. If favorable conditions for cultivation exist, the situation can be overcome, the ...