Przemiany w polskim przemyśle cukrowniczym na tle reform regulacji rynku cukru w Unii Europejskiej

The main objective of the paper was an assessment of the influence of the EU sugar market reform on the condition of sugar industry in Poland. The research were based on statistical data concerning sugar market in respect of output, trade, efficiency and financial performance. The CAP reform had both a positive and a negative impact on Polish sugar industry. The positive impact was observed through modernisation and concentration of the sector, as well as improvement of its efficiency and economic and financial situation. In 2011 the net profit of the sugar industry increased to 1.3 billion PLN and net profit margin amounted to approximately 20%. Negative effects concern mainly regulatory requirements, in particular, the decrease in production and deterioration in the trade balance, which contributed to a reduction in the profitability of the sector and weakening its competitiveness in foreign markets. In 2009 and 2011, Poland was a net importer of sugar. The negative trade balance amounted to 56 and 24 thousand. tons respectively.