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Cocoa-free sugar confectionery market in Africa

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Africa" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Libya

Morocco

Sudan

Western Sahara

Tunisia

Egypt

Cabo Verde

Benin

Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Côte d'Ivoire

Liberia

Mali

Mauritania

Niger

Nigeria

Guinea-Bissau

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Togo

Burkina Faso

British Indian Ocean Territory

Burundi

Comoros

Mayotte

Ethiopia

Eritrea

French Southern Territories

Djibouti

Kenya

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Reunion

Rwanda

Seychelles

Somalia

Zimbabwe

South Sudan

Uganda

Tanzania

Zambia

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Botswana

Lesotho

Namibia

South Africa

Eswatini

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the African market for cocoa-free sugar confectionery increased from 666.1 thousand tons to 734.1 thousand tons. The early phase of this growth coincided with the emergence of artisanal chocolate companies like Honest to Goodness in Cape Town, which experimented with raw cacao and local ingredients. This trend towards craft and organic confectionery products diversified market offerings and likely stimulated demand for premium segments, including cocoa-free alternatives.

Market expansion continued through 2019 and 2020, then accelerated in 2021 to reach 728.3 thousand tons. A temporary contraction followed in 2022, when volume fell to 693.6 thousand tons, before rebounding strongly to 734.1 thousand tons in 2023. These shifts reflect the variable market conditions during the middle years of the period.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Africa in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cocoa-free sugar confectionery in Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of cocoa-free sugar confectionery, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cocoa-free sugar confectionery, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Africa's cocoa-free sugar confectionery production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the continent produced 550.5 K t of these products, marking a 4.4% year-over-year gain. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 516.1 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 5.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.1%)	2.1%	4.4%	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, Africa's cocoa-free sugar confectionery production has rebounded in value terms. In 2020, output was valued at 11 344 M $ US, representing a strong 16.3% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 2.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 9 755 M $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 7.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.3%)	(7.6%)	16.3%	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cocoa-free sugar confectionery from Africa

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of decreases, Africa's cocoa-free sugar confectionery exports have shown a modest recovery. In 2020, export volume reached 34.0 K t, indicating a gradual 6.7% increase over the previous year. However, between 2017 and 2020, exports declined by 42.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 16.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 31.8 K t, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 34.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(34.9%)	(16.7%)	6.7%	(16.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Africa's cocoa-free sugar confectionery exports were distributed across a wide range of partners. Yemen accounted for 2.8% of exports, Jordan for 1.3%, and Saudi Arabia for 1.0%. Together, these three countries represented just 5.2% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Africa's cocoa-free sugar confectionery export value has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 277.0 M $ US, showing a significant 11.0% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 15%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 5.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.1%)	(1.5%)	(11.0%)	(5.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Africa's cocoa-free sugar confectionery export value was spread across numerous countries. Yemen accounted for 4.8% of exports, Jordan for 1.8%, and Saudi Arabia for 1.8%. Collectively, these three markets represented only 8.4% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Africa in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cocoa-free sugar confectionery to Africa

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Africa's cocoa-free sugar confectionery imports stood at 180.4 K t, down 5.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 13.5%, with a compound annual decline rate of 4.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 9.7%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 0.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.7%)	0.9%	(5.1%)	(4.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Africa's cocoa-free sugar confectionery imports were widely dispersed across supplier countries. China accounted for 16.4% of imports, India for 9.3%, and Turkey for 8.4%. Together, these three countries represented 34.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Africa's cocoa-free sugar confectionery imports amounted to 394.9 M $ US, reflecting a modest 2.1% decrease compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 380.1 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 2.8%. The highest value occurred in 2019 at 403.4 M $ US, which experienced the largest increase of 6.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.8%)	6.1%	(2.1%)	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Africa's cocoa-free sugar confectionery import value was characterized by broad market distribution. China accounted for 11.3% of imports, Turkey for 6.9%, and India for 4.9%. Collectively, these three suppliers represented 23.2% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Africa in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io