South Africa - Candy, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Price for Candy, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Candy, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in South Africa (FOB) - 2023
  2. Price for Candy, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
  3. Exports of Candy, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in South Africa
  4. Imports of Candy, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in South Africa

Price for Candy, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in South Africa (FOB) - 2023

In July 2023, the average export price for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery amounted to $3,100 per ton, surging by 8.8% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in April 2023 when the average export price increased by 42% month-to-month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $3,188 per ton. From May 2023 to July 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($3,557 per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($2,352 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zambia (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Candy, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery stood at $1,567 per ton in 2022, rising by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $2,432 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($2,246 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($411 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Candy, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in South Africa

In 2022, the amount of candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exported from South Africa was estimated at 32K tons, with an increase of 12% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 16%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports soared to $90M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Export of Candy, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Namibia18.416.017.419.01.1%
Botswana15.613.315.315.60.0%
Zimbabwe7.58.210.614.424.3%
Mozambique3.23.15.18.538.5%
Swaziland7.15.17.36.8-1.4%
Lesotho3.93.44.85.512.1%
Zambia3.42.12.93.72.9%
Australia1.41.41.91.64.6%
Malawi0.90.90.91.415.9%
Others12.89.011.413.41.5%
Total74.462.577.690.06.6%

Top Export Markets for Candy, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Namibia (7.2K tons)
  2. Botswana (6.9K tons)
  3. Zimbabwe (4.1K tons)
  4. Mozambique (3.6K tons)
  5. Lesotho (2.5K tons)
  6. Swaziland (2.4K tons)
  7. Zambia (1.6K tons)
  8. Malawi (0.6K tons)
  9. Australia (0.4K tons)

Imports of Candy, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in South Africa

Candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery imports into South Africa fell slightly to 48K tons in 2022, reducing by -3.2% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 49K tons, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery imports expanded notably to $75M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Import of Candy, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Swaziland25.421.628.531.47.3%
Zambia3.25.55.68.739.6%
China6.93.54.15.2-9.0%
Turkey3.83.04.44.66.6%
Brazil1.91.92.53.421.4%
Thailand4.03.54.21.8-23.4%
Spain0.90.91.11.313.0%
Zimbabwe0.90.70.91.16.9%
Others18.412.416.217.6-1.5%
Total65.253.167.575.04.8%

Top Suppliers of Candy, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery to South Africa in 2022:

  1. Swaziland (15.2K tons)
  2. Turkey (11.1K tons)
  3. Zambia (4.8K tons)
  4. Brazil (4.2K tons)
  5. China (3.7K tons)
  6. Spain (1.0K tons)
  7. Zimbabwe (0.9K tons)
  8. Thailand (0.8K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 10822310 - Chewing gum
  • Prodcom 10822320 - Liquorice cakes, blocks, sticks and pastilles containing > .10 % by weight of sucrose, but not containing any other substances
  • Prodcom 10822330 - White chocolate
  • Prodcom 10822353 - Sugar confectionery pastes in immediate packings of a net content . 1 kg (including marzipan, fondant, nougat and almond pastes)
  • Prodcom 10822355 - Throat pastilles and cough drops consisting essentially of sugars and flavouring agents (excluding pastilles or drops with flavouring agents containing medicinal properties)
  • Prodcom 10822363 - Sugar-coated (panned) goods (including sugar almonds)
  • Prodcom 10822365 - Gums, fruit jellies and fruit pastes in the form of sugar confectionery (excluding chewing gum)
  • Prodcom 10822373 - Boiled sweets
  • Prodcom 10822375 - Toffees, caramels and similar sweets
  • Prodcom 10822383 - Compressed tablets of sugar confectionery (including cachous)
  • Prodcom 10822390 - Sugar confectionery, n.e.c.

Country coverage:

  • South Africa

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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