Wpływ reformy regulacji rynku cukru w UE na efektywność polskiego przemysłu cukrowniczego
Impact of the EU sugar market reform on the efficiency of Polish sugar industry

Summary/Abstract: The main objective of the paper is an assessment of the influence of the EU sugar market reform on the condition of Polish sugar industry. The research was based on statistical data concerning sugar sector in respect of output and financial performance. The regulations of the market and production function were also considered in the analysis. The CAP reform had both a negative and positive impact on Polish sugar sector. The positive impact was observed through the modernisation and concentration of the sector and improved efficiency while the negative outcomes concerned market regulations, in particular an insufficient production quota, which caused a reduction in the capacity of the sector and the deterioration of competitiveness on foreign markets.

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