The Global Raw Sugar Equivalent Tourist Consumption landscape in 2023 highlighted the United Arab Emirates as the leading consumer, although it experienced a significant 17.52% decline from the previous year. Malta saw a slight decrease of 4.9%, whereas other countries like Cuba, Fiji, Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica maintained stable consumption. Samoa encountered an 8.97% decrease, while the Maldives observed a growth of 5.92%. Cambodia and Guatemala showed unchanged levels. Over the past five years, varied growth rates have been recorded, pointing out differing trends among destination countries in terms of sugar consumption driven by tourism.
Future trends to watch include potential recovery in the United Arab Emirates due to evolving tourism policies and increased tourist visits, especially from emerging markets. Additionally, the Maldives may continue its upward trajectory in consumption, driven by luxury tourism, while countries with stagnant growth may look to enhance their tourism offerings to boost sugar consumption levels.
Top countries in Raw Sugar Equivalent Tourist Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Arab Emirates | 129 | 2023 | -29.51% | -17.52% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Malta | 7 | 2023 | 0% | -4.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Cuba | 6 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Fiji | 6 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Dominican Republic | 5 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Samoa | 5 | 2023 | -16.67% | -8.97% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Costa Rica | 5 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Maldives | 4 | 2023 | 0% | +5.92% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Cambodia | 2 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Guatemala | 1 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
