Singapore: Chewing Gum Market 2025

Chewing Gum Market Size in Singapore

In 2021, the Singaporean chewing gum market increased by 36% to $X for the first time since 2013, thus ending a seven-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a abrupt decline. Chewing gum consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chewing Gum Production in Singapore

In value terms, chewing gum production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Chewing gum production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chewing Gum Exports

Exports from Singapore

In 2021, shipments abroad of chewing gum decreased by -42.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 1,791%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chewing gum exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 2,804% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for chewing gum exports from Singapore, with a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, chewing gum exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Myanmar (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled +38.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+23.9% per year) and Myanmar (+111.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for chewing gum exports from Singapore, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Myanmar, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to +29.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+20.7% per year) and Myanmar (+108.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chewing gum export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -4% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Brunei Darussalam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Angola ($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 Brunei Darussalam (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chewing Gum Imports

Imports into Singapore

After five years of decline, purchases abroad of chewing gum increased by 140% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible slump. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chewing gum imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 141% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest chewing gum supplier to Singapore, with a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, chewing gum imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled +10.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (-19.5% per year) and China (+32.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chewing gum to Singapore, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a 4.8% share of total imports. It was followed by the Philippines, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at +11.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (-15.8% per year) and the Philippines (+30.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chewing gum import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -39.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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