Nordzucker: beet and cane sugar, molasses and beet pulp
Nordzucker processes sugar beet in Europe and cane in Australia, supplying sugar, molasses and beet pulp. Revenue about EUR 2.34 billion in 2025/2026.
Nordzucker is a German sugar group processing sugar beet in Europe, with cane sugar through its Australian subsidiary Mackay Sugar, plus molasses and beet pulp.
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Nordzucker is a German sugar group that processes sugar beet at its European sugar factories and also produces cane sugar. Its cane sugar business is run through Mackay Sugar Ltd., an Australian subsidiary in which Nordzucker holds a majority stake. The company is separate from the Südzucker group. Alongside sugar for the food industry and for consumers, Nordzucker's range covers animal feed, substrates for fermentation, fertilisers and bioethanol, and it is developing alternative proteins and functional ingredients under the name Smart Ingredients.
For farmers, a beet sugar business works through contracts and campaigns. Growers agree to supply beet, the sugar content of each delivery is assessed, and the beet is collected and processed during an intensive factory campaign after harvest. The sugar goes to industrial and retail customers, while molasses and beet pulp become valuable co-products, especially as animal feed. Beet pulp buyers look closely at dry matter, how the pulp is preserved, transport conditions and when in the season supplies are available.
Size of the business
For the 2025/2026 financial year, Nordzucker reported revenue of approximately EUR 2.34 billion. It produced 2.8 million tonnes of beet sugar and 0.6 million tonnes of cane sugar in that period.
What does the company offer?
Nordzucker offers sugar for industrial and retail customers, together with molasses, beet pulp and other co-products.
How should a buyer make contact?
Nordzucker's sales are organised by country and business unit, and its website lists the relevant contacts. Enquiries are easiest to handle when they describe the intended application, project scale and required timing.
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