South Africa: Chewing Gum Market 2025

Chewing Gum Market Size in South Africa

In 2021, after eight years of decline, there was significant growth in the South African chewing gum market, when its value increased by 34% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chewing Gum Production in South Africa

In value terms, chewing gum production declined rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chewing Gum Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, shipments abroad of chewing gum decreased by -7% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chewing gum exports rose to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 9.4%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons), Swaziland (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) were the main destinations of chewing gum exports from South Africa, with a combined 73% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Swaziland (with a CAGR of +19.0%), 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 Swaziland ($X), with a combined 74% share of total exports.

Swaziland, with a CAGR of +15.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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 2021, increasing by 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 22%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zambia (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chewing Gum Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of chewing gum were imported into South Africa; rising by 26% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 40%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chewing gum imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Swaziland (X tons) constituted the largest chewing gum supplier to South Africa, with a 85% 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 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Swaziland amounted to +3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+130.0% per year) and China (+1.8% per year).

In value terms, Swaziland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chewing gum to South Africa, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Swaziland amounted to +1.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+135.1% per year) and China (-4.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chewing gum import price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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