5 Countries with Highest Sugar Consumption

In this article we are going to list the 5 countries with highest sugar consumption. For a detailed coverage of this topic and a more comprehensive list please take a look at the 20 countries with highest sugar consumption.

5. Saudi Arabia

Total consumption (in thousand metric tonnes): 1,670

Total consumption per capita (in kg / capita): 50.0

An economic study determined that sugar consumption from 2000-2012 increased annually by 3.9%. While sugar’s popularity remains high in the country, it resorts to imports primarily as production facilities in the countries are insufficient to meet the high demand.