Cocoa-free sugar confectionery market in Australia

Earlier Report Observations

The cocoa-free sugar confectionery market in Australia exhibited significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Market volume in physical terms rose from 32 081 tonnes in 2018 to a high of 41 989 tonnes in 2022, before falling back to 38 671 tonnes in 2023. In value terms, the market expanded from 141.2 million US dollars to 206.9 million US dollars over the period, with strong growth episodes in 2019 and 2021 followed by a contraction in 2020.

Market volume reached its peak in 2022, supported by specific industry developments. The expansion of Barry Callebaut's production facility in Melbourne increased local manufacturing capacity, while the emergence of new product segments like premium sugar-free and plant-based confectionery catered to growing consumer demand for healthier options. These factors contributed to the market exceeding 42 000 tonnes that year. In 2023, the market volume corrected to 38 671 tonnes, aligning with a broader adjustment in consumption patterns.

Production cocoa-free sugar confectionery in Australia

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Top producers of cocoa-free sugar confectionery, 2018-2021

World map of production of cocoa-free sugar confectionery, 2018-2021

Australia's production of cocoa-free sugar confectionery has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 1 075 tonnes, marking a 0.6% rise compared to the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 051 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 3.3%. The most significant increase occurred in 2020, with production growing by 1.7%.

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In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Australia's production value of cocoa-free sugar confectionery has risen for the second year in a row. In 2021, output was valued at 5 158 thousand US dollars, representing a 0.9% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production value decreased by 2.3%, averaging an annual decline of 0.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 5 009 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest drop of 5.1%. The most notable increase happened in 2020, with a 2.1% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Exports cocoa-free sugar confectionery from Australia

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Australia's exports of cocoa-free sugar confectionery have grown for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 13 768 tonnes, showing a substantial 22.8% increase compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 2.2%, with an average annual decline of 0.7%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 10 075 tonnes, which also saw the largest decrease of 28.4%.

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Between 2018 and 2021, New Zealand and the United States were the primary buyers of cocoa-free sugar confectionery from Australia, together accounting for 80.8% of total exports by volume. Other trading partners played a smaller role during this period.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

Australia's export value of cocoa-free sugar confectionery has increased for the second year running. In 2021, exports reached 66.0 million US dollars, a significant 23.1% rise compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value decreased by 3.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 48.0 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 29.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, the three largest markets for Australia's cocoa-free sugar confectionery exports by value were New Zealand, the United States, and China. Together, they accounted for 78.6% of total export flows during this period.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021

Imports cocoa-free sugar confectionery to Australia

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Australia's imports of cocoa-free sugar confectionery reached 52 028 tonnes in 2021, marking a 23.0% year-on-year increase. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 15.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%. The lowest import volume was in 2020 at 42 291 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 10.8%.

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Between 2018 and 2021, China, New Zealand, and Germany were the main suppliers of cocoa-free sugar confectionery to Australia by volume. China accounted for 31.4% of imports, New Zealand for 14.1%, and Germany for 7.6%. Together, these three countries represented 53.2% of total import volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, Australia's import value of cocoa-free sugar confectionery increased in 2021. Imports amounted to 240.5 million US dollars, showing a sharp 27.9% rise compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, import value grew by 17.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 188.0 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decrease of 7.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Over the 2018-2021 period, China, New Zealand, and Germany were the largest contributors to Australia's cocoa-free sugar confectionery imports by value. China accounted for 31.7% of imports, New Zealand for 13.5%, and Germany for 7.3%. Collectively, these three countries made up 52.4% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021