The sweeteners market in Cameroon has shown fluctuating trends from 2014 to 2023. After a decline in 2015, the market recovered significantly between 2017 and 2018. However, it saw a sharp drop in 2020 due to a 15.73% year-on-year decrease. The market rebounded by 21.85% in 2021 and experienced stable growth, standing at 275 thousand metric tons in 2023. Over the last two years, the average annual growth rate has been 0.67%, indicating modest but steady growth.

Looking ahead, the market is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.99% through 2028, resulting in a cumulative growth of 5.02%. Future trends to watch for:

Increased demand for natural sweeteners due to health-conscious consumer behavior.
Potential regulatory changes impacting sugar and sweetener imports and production.
Technological advancements in sweetener production and innovative product offerings.