 About 100 of the world's 180 countries produce sugar from beet or cane, a few more refine raw sugar to produce white sugar, and all countries consume sugar.Consumption of sugar ranges from around 3 kilograms per person per annum in Ethiopia to around 40 kg/person/yr in Belgium.Consumption per capita rises with income per capita until it reaches a plateau of around 35 kg per person per year in middle income countries.