Key Market Indicators
Afghan Sweeteners Sales are projected to hit approximately 495,000 metric tons by 2028, up from around 476,000 metric tons in 2023. This marks a modest annual growth rate of 0.6%. The market has seen a slight year-on-year increase of 0.1% since 2019. In contrast, Afghan Sweeteners Production is expected to decline to roughly 1,800 metric tons by 2028, down from 2,000 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual decrease of 1.1%. Production levels have remained stable since 2019. In 2023, Afghanistan ranked 124th in sweeteners production, with Norway slightly ahead at 2,000 metric tons. The leading producers in this sector were Brazil, the United States, and Thailand, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.
