Beet Molasses Price Trend and Forecast: Top 10 Leading Trading Countries and Regions - Latest Edition [2026]

The EMR pricing report on Beet Molasses provides insights into the top 10 leading trading countries and regions.

In 2024, beet molasses prices faced downward pressure largely due to an oversupply in the market. Strong sugar beet harvests across Europe, including countries like Poland, Hungary, Italy, Germany, and France, led to abundant production, while demand from key sectors such as bioethanol and animal feed remained modest. This surplus caused prices to decline by around 3%, creating a subdued market environment. However, in Q1 of 2025, prices began to stabilize as the market gradually absorbed the excess supply. Processing activity remained relatively strong, with only a slight 3-4% drop in volumes in major regions like Europe and Asia, which was better than expected and helped support the market.

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The steady demand for beet molasses in food, beverage, and biofuel industries provided some balance, easing pressure on manufacturers. Overall, while 2024 saw a price slump due to oversupply, early 2025 brought a more stable outlook with resilient processing and improving market conditions.

Beet Molasses Price Forecast

In 2024, beet molasses prices weakened due to an abundant supply resulting from strong sugar beet harvests in key producing regions, especially across Europe. Increased acreage and favourable growing conditions led to higher production volumes, while demand from sectors like bioethanol and animal feed remained moderate, creating an oversupplied market that weighed on prices. Despite this stabilisation, prices are expected to remain under pressure for some time due to continued ample supply and a gradual pace of consumption growth, although improving biofuel demand and tighter inventories could support some upward pressure later in the year.

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Global Trade and Supply Chain Implications

In 2024, trade restrictions on beet molasses were tightened due to a mix of geopolitical tensions, government interventions, and supply challenges. The European Union restricted imports from Russia as part of ongoing sanctions, creating a supply gap and elevated prices in Europe. India, a major exporter, imposed a steep 50% export duty on molasses from January to boost domestic availability for ethanol production and manage concerns over reduced sugarcane yields. These measures, coupled with erratic weather and regulatory changes, limited global trade flows and made markets volatile. In early 2025, these trade hurdles remain, with fluctuating tariffs anticipated under new US policies, continuing export taxes in India, and supply chain challenges persisting, all contributing to an uncertain outlook for beet molasses trade.

Beyond tariffs, the industry faces deeper structural challenges. Adverse weather events in early 2025, including droughts in northern Europe, have reduced sugar beet yields and molasses output, while logistical and energy cost pressures have shortened processing campaigns. Export restrictions from Russia and Belarus further exacerbate supply tightness. These factors are creating bottlenecks that affect the entire supply chain, from farmers and processors to traders and end-users, which is leading to increased price volatility and complicating inventory planning. Manufacturers in the U.S. and Europe, who depend on consistent, high-volume imports, are particularly impacted by these disruptions.

Feedstock Analysis

Beet molasses is a byproduct derived from the processing of sugar beets, which are grown primarily in temperate regions such as Europe, North America, and parts of Asia. The sugar beets are harvested and then washed to remove dirt and impurities before being sliced into thin strips called Cossettes. These Cossettes undergo extraction in hot water to dissolve the sugar content, producing raw juice. The juice is then purified, concentrated, and crystallised to extract sugar. What remains after the sugar crystals are removed is a thick, dark syrup known as beet molasses. This molasses contains residual sugars, minerals, and other organic compounds, making it a valuable feedstock for animal feed, bioethanol production, and various food applications. Recent fluctuations in sugar beet harvests, influenced by weather conditions and geopolitical factors, have affected the availability and cost of beet molasses. Oversupply in some regions has put downward pressure on prices, while export restrictions and energy costs have tightened supply elsewhere, impacting overall market dynamics.

Demand and Supply Outlook for Beet Molasses

In recent months of 2025, the beet molasses market is experiencing notable fluctuations as supply-side challenges persist alongside cautious demand. Production in key European regions has been affected by unfavourable weather conditions, including droughts and irregular rainfall, which have reduced sugar beet yields and molasses output. Additionally, export restrictions from major suppliers such as Russia and Belarus have further tightened global availability. Despite these constraints, some producers have maintained steady processing levels, helping to partially ease supply pressures.

On the demand side, growth remains moderate. While sectors like bioethanol and animal feed continue to rely heavily on beet molasses, high input costs and trade uncertainties have tempered purchasing activity. The combination of supply disruptions and cautious consumer behaviour is contributing to a market environment marked by volatility and unpredictability. Although supply may improve as weather conditions stabilise and trade flows normalise, ongoing risks related to production variability and geopolitical factors suggest that the beet molasses market will remain unsettled throughout 2025.

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