Between 2014 and 2023, sweeteners production in Africa has shown modest fluctuations. The production value in 2023 stood at 13.6 million metric tons. Notable trends include a sharp decline in 2016 by -2.69% followed by a significant growth of 6.59% in 2017. The following years exhibited more stability with minor ups and downs. The CAGR over the last five years was 0.18%, indicating steady but slow growth. Forecasts suggest this slight upward trend will continue, reaching 13.9 million metric tons by 2028, supported by a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.34%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Technological innovations in production processes
- Shifts in dietary preferences towards natural sweeteners
- Market and regulatory impacts of health-related policies
