Austria: Chewing Gum Market 2025

Chewing Gum Market Size in Austria

In 2021, the Austrian chewing gum market decreased by -0.9% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. Chewing gum consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chewing Gum Production in Austria

In value terms, chewing gum production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chewing Gum Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, shipments abroad of chewing gum increased by 3.3% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chewing gum exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of chewing gum exports from Austria, together accounting for 63% of total exports. Italy, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +29.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for chewing gum exported from Austria worldwide, together accounting for 67% of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Spain, which together accounted for a further 29%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +48.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the average chewing gum export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 13%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chewing Gum Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, approx. X tons of chewing gum were imported into Austria; with a decrease of -28.8% against 2020. Overall, imports showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chewing gum imports expanded slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of chewing gum imports to Austria, with a combined 79% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Poland, Turkey and China, which together accounted for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +252.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chewing gum to Austria, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +6.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-1.4% per year) and France (-1.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chewing gum import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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