Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 24 ISSUE 4
Written by Mariana CHIVU, Silvius STANCIU

The paper analyzes the sugar market in Romania, focusing on production, trade, and consumption trends from 1990 to 2023. The study highlights the significant decline in domestic sugar beet production, which has led to increased dependency on imports, primarily from the European Union. Despite Romania's favorable conditions for sugar beet cultivation, internal production meets only 10% of national demand. The findings underscore the challenges faced by local producers, including high production costs and limited processing capacity. The paper also examines market concentration, revealing an oligopolistic structure dominated by a few key players. Recommendations include enhancing local production capacities, promoting modern technologies, and supporting consumer education to balance market dependency on imports.

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