European Parliament 1 February 2013, Written question E-001095/13 Marc Tarabella (S&D) to the Commission. Cane sugar refineries and inward processing arrangements

Question for written answer E-001095/13 to the Commission Marc Tarabella (S&D) (1 February 2013) Subject: Cane sugar refineries and inward processing arrangements The EU is the world’s leading producer of beet sugar, accounting for around 50 % of the total. However, beet sugar makes up only 20 % of the sugar produced worldwide, with the other 80 % coming from sugar cane. 1.