The data on sweeteners' import volume in China from 2014 to 2023 shows notable fluctuations. After peaking at 6.63 million metric tons in 2015, the volume declined significantly in 2016 by 28.21%. Subsequent years saw alternating increases and decreases, with a slight rising trend in 2018 (+16.44%) and 2021 (+4.88%). However, from 2019 onwards, the overall trend displayed a gradual decline with minor year-on-year fluctuations. By 2023, the volume was at 4.91 million metric tons, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 0.37% and a five-year CAGR of -1.02%.
The forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 suggests a continual but modest decline, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of -0.3%. Key trends to watch for in the future include potential impacts of regulatory changes, shifts in consumer preferences towards natural sweeteners, and advancements in domestic production capacities which could further influence import volumes.
