Kenya: Market for Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery 2024

Market Size for Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in Kenya

In 2022, the Kenyan market for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a noticeable contraction. Candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in Kenya

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Rwanda (X tons) were the main destinations of candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports from Kenya, together accounting for X% of total exports. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Burundi and South Sudan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Malawi (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uganda ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exported from Kenya worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Rwanda, Malawi, Burundi and South Sudan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Burundi, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Burundi ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tanzania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery

Imports into Kenya

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery imports to Kenya, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), India ($X) and South Africa ($X) were the largest candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery suppliers to Kenya, together accounting for X% of total imports. Turkey, Spain, the Czech Republic, the UK, the United Arab Emirates, Colombia, Brazil, Egypt, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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