Cocoa-free sugar confectionery market in Indonesia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the Indonesian cocoa-free sugar confectionery market grew consistently, with volume rising from 42 870 tons to 76 141 tons. This expansion was primarily driven by changing consumption habits among young adults aged 18–29, who became the largest consumer group for sweets and chocolates in the country. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further boosted at-home consumption of confectionery products. Rising global cocoa prices also made cocoa-free alternatives more competitive, while government support for cocoa processing and the presence of major international confectionery companies contributed to a favorable industry environment.

In 2023, the market volume declined to 71 087 tons. This shift coincided with the cocoa processing industry's success in enhancing the appeal of cocoa-based products through improved packaging and product design, which attracted consumer interest. Indonesia's transition to a net exporter of chocolate in recent years further strengthened the position of cocoa-containing confectionery, likely drawing demand away from the cocoa-free segment.

Production cocoa-free sugar confectionery in Indonesia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Indonesia ranked 18th globally in the production of cocoa-free sugar confectionery.

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

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

Indonesia's production of cocoa-free sugar confectionery grew for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 78 104 tonnes, marking a 0.8% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 5.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, t

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Indonesia's cocoa-free sugar confectionery production value continued its upward trend for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 234.2 million US dollars, representing a 6.6% year-over-year increase. Between 2018 and 2021, production value grew by 13.1%, averaging a 4.2% annualized rate.

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

Exports cocoa-free sugar confectionery from Indonesia

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, Indonesia's exports of cocoa-free sugar confectionery rebounded in 2021, reaching 43 572 tonnes, which remained largely unchanged from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports fell by 11.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 43 346 tonnes, when the largest decline of 9.7% occurred.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Indonesia's exports of cocoa-free sugar confectionery in volume terms were widely distributed across many countries. The Philippines accounted for 20.0% of exports, Thailand for 13.5%, and Vietnam for 11.6%, together making up just 45.1% of total flows. The remaining 54.9% was spread among a diverse range of other destinations.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, Indonesia's cross-border shipments of cocoa-free sugar confectionery in value terms increased in 2021, reaching 130.7 million US dollars, a modest 6.3% rise from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value decreased by 5.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 122.9 million US dollars, when the largest decline of 8.9% took place.

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

An analysis of Indonesia's cocoa-free sugar confectionery exports in value terms from 2018 to 2021 reveals a broad distribution across numerous markets. The Philippines contributed 17.4% of export value, Thailand 14.1%, and Vietnam 11.0%, together accounting for only 42.5% of total flows. A significant 57.5% was attributed to other trading partners.

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

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

Imports cocoa-free sugar confectionery to Indonesia

Imports in kind, t

Indonesia imported 73 700 tonnes of cocoa-free sugar confectionery in 2021, a substantial 33.9% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 49.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 2.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China was the dominant source for Indonesia's imports of cocoa-free sugar confectionery in volume terms, accounting for 75.0% of total imports. Other countries played a much smaller role in the import structure.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2021, Indonesia imported cocoa-free sugar confectionery valued at 73.7 million US dollars, up 23.2% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value increased by 24%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 6.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, China, Malaysia, and Thailand were the top sources for Indonesia's imports of cocoa-free sugar confectionery in value terms. China accounted for 64.1% of imports, Malaysia for 13.0%, and Thailand for 4.1%, together comprising 81.1% of total import flows.

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

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