South Africa - Confectionery - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingSouth Africa Sees Rise in Confectionery Imports, Reaching $265 Million in 2023
South Africa Confectionery Imports
Confectionery imports into South Africa rose significantly to 102K tons in 2023, increasing by 5.1% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by +67.6% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, confectionery imports rose sharply to $265M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Confectionery in South Africa (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Swaziland | 49.8 | 36.8 | 33.2 | 28.7 | 32.7 | 30.0 | 29.0 | 23.9 | 32.0 | 35.1 | 41.6 |
| Belgium | 11.6 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 12.9 | 13.2 | 15.0 | 17.1 | 19.4 | 20.4 | 27.0 |
| Italy | 15.4 | 15.4 | 16.8 | 14.9 | 19.8 | 21.7 | 22.4 | 21.6 | 24.5 | 18.7 | 21.2 |
| Germany | 11.8 | 15.5 | 14.4 | 12.6 | 15.9 | 15.1 | 14.6 | 13.5 | 13.6 | 14.2 | 14.4 |
| United Kingdom | 13.8 | 13.1 | 9.1 | 6.4 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 11.9 | 13.6 | 14.5 | 14.1 |
| Cote d'Ivoire | 16.2 | 19.9 | 19.6 | 14.7 | 11.4 | 8.7 | 7.1 | 11.5 | 11.7 | 9.8 | 13.1 |
| Zambia | 0.6 | 0.2 | N/A | N/A | 0.2 | 0.3 | 3.5 | 6.1 | 6.5 | 10.1 | 12.5 |
| Malaysia | 19.2 | 16.7 | 17.7 | 16.4 | 11.2 | 12.6 | 11.8 | 12.5 | 11.1 | 13.3 | 12.3 |
| Indonesia | 12.7 | 16.2 | 19.4 | 9.8 | 15.9 | 12.6 | 11.3 | 16.8 | 13.1 | 7.5 | 10.7 |
| Others | 102 | 105 | 81.2 | 67.6 | 84.8 | 108 | 99.0 | 80.5 | 99.7 | 101 | 98.2 |
| Total | 253 | 249 | 221 | 181 | 215 | 232 | 224 | 215 | 245 | 244 | 265 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, Swaziland (20K tons) constituted the largest supplier of confectionery to South Africa, with a 20% share of total imports. Moreover, confectionery imports from Swaziland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Zambia (7.4K tons), threefold. Belgium (6.1K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.9% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Swaziland amounted to -1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Zambia (+35.6% per year) and Belgium (+10.9% per year).
In value terms, Swaziland ($42M), Belgium ($27M) and Italy ($21M) were the largest confectionery suppliers to South Africa, together comprising 34% of total imports. Germany, the UK, Cote d'Ivoire, Zambia, Malaysia and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.
Zambia, with a CAGR of +35.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports by Type
Candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery (53K tons) and chocolate and confectionery (49K tons) were the main products of confectionery imports to South Africa.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery (with a CAGR of +3.2%).
In value terms, chocolate and confectionery ($183M) constituted the largest type of confectionery supplied to South Africa, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery ($83M), with a 31% share of total imports.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the confectionery price amounted to $2,597 per ton (CIF, South Africa), picking up by 3.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 7%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $3,415 per ton. From 2015 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($6,211 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($425 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the confectionery market 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 10821100 - Cocoa paste (excluding containing added sugar or other sweetening matter)
- Prodcom 10821200 - Cocoa butter, fat and oil
- Prodcom 10821300 - Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
- Prodcom 10821400 - Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
- Prodcom 10822130 - Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, in blocks, slabs or bars > 2 kg or in liquid, paste, powder, g ranular or other bulk form, in containers or immediate packings of a content > 2 kg, containing . .18 % by weight of
- Prodcom 10822150 - Chocolate milk crumb containing .18 % or more by weight of cocoa butter and in packings weighing > 2 kg
- Prodcom 10822170 - Chocolate flavour coating containing .18 % or more by weight of cocoa butter and in packings weighing > 2 kg
- Prodcom 10822190 - Food preparations containing <18 % of cocoa butter and in packings weighing > 2 kg (excluding chocolate flavour coating, chocolate milk crumb)
- Prodcom 10822233 - Filled chocolate blocks, slabs or bars consisting of a centre (including of cream, liqueur or fruit paste, excluding chocolate biscuits)
- Prodcom 10822235 - Chocolate blocks, slabs or bars with added cereal, fruit or nuts (excluding filled, chocolate biscuits)
- Prodcom 10822239 - Chocolate blocks, slabs or bars (excluding filled, with added cereal, fruit or nuts, chocolate biscuits)
- Prodcom 10822243 - Chocolates (including pralines) containing alcohol (excluding in blocks, slabs or bars)
- Prodcom 10822245 - Chocolates (excluding those containing alcohol, in blocks, s labs or bars)
- Prodcom 10822253 - Filled chocolate confectionery (excluding in blocks, slabs or bars, chocolate biscuits, chocolates)
- Prodcom 10822255 - Chocolate confectionery (excluding filled, in blocks, slabs or bars, chocolate biscuits, chocolates)
- Prodcom 10822260 - Sugar confectionery and substitutes therefor made from sugar substitution products, containing cocoa (including chocolate nougat) (excluding white chocolate)
- Prodcom 10822270 - Chocolate spreads
- Prodcom 10822280 - Preparations containing cocoa for making beverages
- Prodcom 10822290 - Food products with cocoa (excluding cocoa paste, butter, p owder, blocks, slabs, bars, liquid, paste, powder, granular, o ther bulk form in packings > 2 kg, to make beverages, c hocolate spreads)
- 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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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
