South Africa: Chewing Gum Market 2024

Chewing Gum Market Size in South Africa

The South African chewing gum market dropped to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a deep slump. Chewing gum consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chewing Gum Production in South Africa

In value terms, chewing gum production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a dramatic downturn. Chewing gum production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Chewing Gum Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of chewing gum decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the sixth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chewing gum exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) were the main destinations of chewing gum exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Swaziland (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for chewing gum exported from South Africa were Botswana ($X), Namibia ($X) and Mozambique ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Swaziland, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Swaziland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average chewing gum export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($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 Zambia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chewing Gum Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of chewing gum were imported into South Africa; declining by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chewing gum imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Swaziland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chewing gum to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, chewing gum imports from Swaziland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Swaziland stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, Swaziland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chewing gum to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Swaziland was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chewing gum import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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