Cocoa-free sugar confectionery market in Côte d'Ivoire

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the cocoa-free sugar confectionery market in Côte d'Ivoire experienced a gradual contraction in physical volume, declining from 16 548 t to 15 491 t. Despite this drop in tonnage, the market's value increased from 43.2 million USD to 49.3 million USD over the same period, suggesting a shift toward higher-value products or rising prices within the segment.

The market rebounded sharply in 2021, with consumption volume surging to 18 940 t and value reaching 62.0 million USD. This growth represented a peak for both indicators, significantly exceeding pre-2021 levels.

Following the 2021 peak, the market entered a corrective phase. By 2023, consumption volume had receded to 18 205 t and market value fell to 57.5 million USD, though both metrics remained well above their 2018 starting points.

Production cocoa-free sugar confectionery in Côte d'Ivoire

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

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

In Côte d'Ivoire, production of cocoa-free sugar confectionery reached 10 742 tons in 2020, marking a gradual increase of 3.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 20.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.4%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 10 870 tons, which represented a significant increase of 21.8% that year. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest decline of 4.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The value of cocoa-free sugar confectionery production in Côte d'Ivoire stood at 48 615 thousand US dollars in 2020, reflecting a 10.8% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 59.3%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 16.8%. The most substantial increase occurred in 2018 at 47.3%, while 2019 experienced the largest decline of 2.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports cocoa-free sugar confectionery from Côte d'Ivoire

Exports in kind, t

Cocoa-free sugar confectionery exports from Côte d'Ivoire declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volumes totaled 1 008 tons, representing a sharp decrease of 31.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 62.7%, with a compound annual decline rate of 28.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Senegal, Guinea, and Burkina Faso consistently held the top positions in Côte d'Ivoire's export structure by volume. Senegal accounted for 42.2% of exports, Guinea for 15.0%, and Burkina Faso for 10.3%. Together, these three countries represented 67.5% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Cocoa-free sugar confectionery exports from Côte d'Ivoire declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, export value reached 4 564 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a year-on-year drop of 27.3%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 50.6%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 20.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Senegal, Guinea, and Congo remained Côte d'Ivoire's key export partners by value. Senegal accounted for 51.9% of exports, Guinea for 9.3%, and Congo for 9.1%. Collectively, these three countries represented 70.2% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020

Imports cocoa-free sugar confectionery to Côte d'Ivoire

Imports in kind, t

Côte d'Ivoire's imports of cocoa-free sugar confectionery declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volumes amounted to 5 758 tons, marking a significant decrease of 19.0% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 14%, corresponding to an annualized decline rate of 4.9%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 7 405 tons, which represented an increase of 10.6% that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, China, Colombia, and Turkey continued to be the main suppliers of cocoa-free sugar confectionery to Côte d'Ivoire by volume. China accounted for 37.9% of imports, Colombia for 15.0%, and Turkey for 10.6%. Together, these three countries formed 63.5% of total import volumes.

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

World map of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Côte d'Ivoire's imports of cocoa-free sugar confectionery were valued at 5 209 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a slight rise of 0.8% relative to the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 6.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 5 426 thousand US dollars, which represented an increase of 10.9% that year. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest decline of 4.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, China, Vietnam, and France were the principal sources of Côte d'Ivoire's imports by value. China accounted for 19.7% of imports, Vietnam for 17.9%, and France for 12.6%. Collectively, these three countries represented 50.2% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020