Based on the forecasted data, the per capita consumption of sugar cane in Saudi Arabia shows a modest yet steady increase from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, actual consumption stood at 0.43 kilograms per capita. The year-on-year variation is approximately 2.3% from 2023 to 2024, 2.3% from 2024 to 2025, 0% from 2025 to 2026, 2.2% from 2026 to 2027, and 0% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2023 to 2028 is approximately 1.39%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential changes in consumer preferences towards natural sweeteners.
- Impact of health awareness campaigns on sugar consumption.
- Economic factors influencing disposable income and purchasing power.
