The global sweeteners import landscape in 2023 revealed the United States as the top importer, followed closely by Indonesia and China. Year-on-year changes from 2022 to 2023 showed significant growth in imports for countries like Kenya, Myanmar, and Peru, while Russia, Australia, and Israel saw declines. Over five years, emerging economies in Asia and Africa, such as India and Bangladesh, have steadily increased their import volumes, indicating a rising demand for sweeteners tied to economic and population growth.
Future trends to watch include the increasing demand from developing economies, driven by industrial growth and increasing consumer bases. Additionally, sustainability and health trends may lead to shifts in the types of sweeteners imported, potentially impacting the volume dynamics in the coming years.
Top countries in Sweeteners Import Volume by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 6,560 | 2023 | +0.41% | +0.43% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Indonesia | 6,330 | 2023 | +2.71% | +2.17% | View data |
| 3 | 3 China | 4,910 | 2023 | -0.37% | -1.02% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 2,970 | 2023 | +2.17% | +2.08% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2,660 | 2023 | |||
| 6 | 6 Canada | 2,660 | 2023 | +0.68% | -0.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 India | 2,510 | 2023 | +1.95% | +3.9% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Algeria | 2,480 | 2023 | +1.22% | +1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bangladesh | 2,290 | 2023 | +0.61% | +3.05% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Malaysia | 2,260 | 2023 | -0.13% | -0.57% | View data |
