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

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

The CIS market for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery declined to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -6.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in CIS

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery

Exports in CIS

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery decreased by -0.1% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports amounted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Russia was the major exporter of candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery in the CIS, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 71% of total exports in 2022. Kazakhstan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 16% share, followed by Belarus (6.2%). Uzbekistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Russia increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kazakhstan (+5.4%) and Uzbekistan (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +5.4% from 2012-2022. Belarus experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan increased by +4.4 and +2 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery supplier in the CIS, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Belarus, with a 5.8% share.

In Russia, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (+4.8% per year) and Belarus (+0.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Russia ($X per ton) and Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) and Belarus ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+10.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery

Imports in CIS

In 2022, approx. X tons of candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery were imported in the CIS; reducing by -15.2% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 18%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Russia was the main importer of candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery in the CIS, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. 41% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), Azerbaijan (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons), together comprising a 49% share of total imports. The following importers - Armenia (X tons) and Moldova (X tons) - each accounted for a 6.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +33.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Azerbaijan ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 78% share of total imports. Uzbekistan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +43.0%, recorded 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

In 2022, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Armenia ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+6.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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