The European Union has seen a dramatic surge in sugar prices, with a ton of sugar now costing 118 euros more in January 2023 than December 2022, equivalent to 733 euros per ton. This represents a 78% increase from the previous year's price of 433 euros. The price hike varies across regions, with "region 2," which includes France and Germany, experiencing a more significant increase of 133 euros to 757 euros per ton, a 78.1% rise from January 2022. In contrast, "region 3," which includes Spain, saw a more modest increase of 28 euros to 873 euros per ton, a 70.5% rise from the previous year.