Economics Working Papers, 2025 (vol. 9), issue 1

Financial Dynamics, Development and Innovation in the Sugar Industry of Central and Eastern Europe (2013–2022)

PhDr. Jaroslav Vlach

Economics Working Papers 2025, 9(1):4-36 | DOI: 10.32725/ewp.2025.001427  

This study explores the financial dynamics, strategic growth, and innovation within the sugar production sector in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) over the period 2013–2022. It focuses on six countries—Czech Republic, Austria, Germany, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and analyzes 14 major sugar-producing companies using a combined methodological approach based on time-series trend analysis and Principal Component Analysis (PCA). Key financial metrics such as capital structure, working capital, operating revenue, profitability, and employment are examined to assess differences in performance across firms and countries. The research...