Key Market Indicators
**Zambian Sweeteners Sales Projected to Hit 220,000 Metric Tons by 2028** LUSAKA, Zambia — The Zambian sweeteners market is on a steady growth trajectory, with sales expected to reach approximately 220,000 metric tons by 2028. This marks a modest increase from the 206,000 metric tons recorded in 2023, reflecting an annual growth rate of 0.8%. Since 2019, the Zambian market has experienced a year-on-year growth rate of 0.7%, indicating a consistent upward trend. **Production to Reach Nearly 610,000 Metric Tons** In terms of production, Zambia's output of sweeteners is projected to grow to about 610,000 metric tons by 2028, up from 573,000 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 0.9%. Since 2019, the country's production has seen a yearly increase of 0.3%. As of 2023, Zambia ranks 48th globally in sweeteners production. Ecuador narrowly edged out Zambia with an identical production level of 573,000 metric tons. **Global Leaders in Sweeteners Production** On the global stage, Brazil, the United States, and Thailand hold the second, third, and fourth positions respectively in sweeteners production, underscoring their dominance in this sector. The steady rise in both sales and production highlights Zambia's growing footprint in the global sweeteners market.
