Cocoa-free sugar confectionery market in Brazil

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the cocoa-free sugar confectionery market in Brazil experienced a shift from stability to contraction. The entry of new franchises offering natural, sugar-free, vegan, and lactose-free products, alongside growing consumer interest in healthier options, laid a foundation for the market. However, the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 led to the closure of physical stores, disrupting sales and contributing to a decline in market size to USD 13.4 million.

The market rebounded strongly from 2021 onward. Widespread adoption of 'zero sugar' and 'light' product claims helped drive recovery to USD 18.3 million in 2021. A pronounced consumer shift toward sugar-free, vegan, and lactose-free confectionery, coupled with proposed regulatory changes to raise cocoa content and limit fats in chocolate, fueled significant growth to USD 26.2 million in 2022. By 2023, the market reached USD 26.9 million, sustained by continuous innovation for health-conscious consumers and the expansion of the premium segment.

Production cocoa-free sugar confectionery in Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Globally, Brazil ranked as the 15th largest producer of cocoa-free sugar confectionery from 2018 to 2021.

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

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

In 2021, Brazil produced 102.8 thousand tons of cocoa-free sugar confectionery, marking a 27.7% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 49.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, when production fell by 3.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, the output of cocoa-free sugar confectionery in Brazil was valued at 163.7 million US dollars, representing a 31.9% gain from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 37.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 11.3%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, with an 8.3% drop.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Exports cocoa-free sugar confectionery from Brazil

Exports in kind, K t

In 2021, Brazil's cross-border shipments of cocoa-free sugar confectionery amounted to 106.6 thousand tons, showing a 28.2% increase year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 39.9%, with an annualized rate of 11.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, when exports fell by 6.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil's exports of cocoa-free sugar confectionery in kind were distributed across many countries. The United States accounted for 22.1% of exports in kind, Paraguay for 9.8%, and Argentina for 5.9%, with these three countries together making up only 37.8% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2021, the value of cocoa-free sugar confectionery leaving Brazil reached 169.8 million US dollars, representing an abrupt rise of 32.4% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 28.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 128.3 million US dollars, and the largest decline occurred that same year, with an 11.4% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil's exports of cocoa-free sugar confectionery in value terms were not heavily concentrated. The United States accounted for 27.8% of exports in value terms, Paraguay for 9.2%, and Argentina for 6.3%, with these three countries together capturing only 43.3% of total flows.

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

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

Imports cocoa-free sugar confectionery to Brazil

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year reduction, Brazil's imports of cocoa-free sugar confectionery increased. In 2021, Brazil imported approximately 5.4 thousand tons, equivalent to a strong increase of 24.6% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 34%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -13.0%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2020 at 4.4 thousand tons, and the largest decline occurred that year, with a 40.9% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, China accounted for 25.6% of Brazil's imports in kind of cocoa-free sugar confectionery, Ecuador for 22.7%, and Argentina for 11.4%. Together, these three countries comprised 59.7% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year decrease, foreign supplies of cocoa-free sugar confectionery to Brazil increased. In 2021, imports reached 24.5 million US dollars, corresponding to a steep increase of 39.2% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 20.7%, equating to an annualized decline of 7.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 17.6 million US dollars, and the largest decline occurred that year, with a 35.3% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Ecuador accounted for 26.5% of Brazil's imports in value terms of cocoa-free sugar confectionery, China for 19.1%, and Argentina for 8.8%. These three markets formed the main cluster, with a combined share of 54.3% of total import flows.

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

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