Key Market Indicators
The Lebanese sweeteners market is poised for modest growth, with sales expected to reach approximately 463,000 metric tons by 2028. This represents a slight increase from the current 460,000 metric tons in 2023, marking an average annual growth rate of 0.1%. Sales in this sector have experienced a mild decline since 2019, with a year-on-year decrease of 0.2%. Despite this downturn, projections indicate a small but steady recovery in the coming years. In terms of production, Lebanese sweeteners have maintained a steady output. The production levels stood at around 2,000 metric tons in both 2017 and 2018, showing no significant change over the year.