The sweeteners import volume in Africa has seen a notable increase from 12.42 million metric tons in 2014 to 16.31 million metric tons in 2023, reflecting an overall upward trend. The year-on-year variation from 2022 to 2023 was 1.37%, while the CAGR over the past five years is 1.4%. Notable fluctuations include a significant increase of 13.88% in 2017 and a decrease of 3.56% in 2020. From 2024 onwards, forecasts indicate a continued rise, with a five-year CAGR of 1.08% and a cumulative growth rate of 5.51% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include shifts in consumer preferences towards natural and low-calorie sweeteners, potential regulatory changes affecting import levels, and the impact of economic factors on the affordability and demand for sweeteners in the African market.
