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Cocoa-free sugar confectionery market in Middle Africa

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Middle Africa" region includes following countries:

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for cocoa-free sugar confectionery in Middle Africa showed considerable variation from 2018 to 2023. After reaching 49.1 thousand metric tons in 2018, consumption declined over the next two years, falling to 33.6 thousand tons in 2020. A sustained recovery then took hold, with volume climbing to 50.7 thousand tons by 2022 before a slight contraction to 48.6 thousand tons in 2023.

In value terms, the market followed a similar volatile path. The market value dropped from $68.6 million in 2018 to $54.9 million in 2020, then rebounded sharply to a peak of $77.2 million in 2022. This was followed by stabilization at $78.0 million in 2023, suggesting changes in product mix or underlying price levels within the sector.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Middle Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Middle Africa in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 Middle Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, 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

In Middle Africa, production of cocoa-free sugar confectionery reached 12,235 tonnes in 2020, marking a 6.9% decrease from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 9.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 11,037 tonnes. That year also saw the largest decline of 18.4%, while 2019 experienced the biggest increase at 19.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.4%)	19.1%	(6.9%)	(3.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The output value of cocoa-free sugar confectionery in Middle Africa was $40,367 thousand in 2020, down 4.4% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 12.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -4.3%. The minimum value occurred in 2018 at $37,575 thousand, which also recorded the largest decline of 18.4%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase of 12.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.4%)	12.4%	(4.4%)	(4.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cocoa-free sugar confectionery from Middle Africa

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, cocoa-free sugar confectionery exports from Middle Africa rebounded in 2020, reaching 1,939 tonnes, a 2.5% increase from the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 20.9%, averaging an annual decline of 7.5%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 1,891 tonnes, which also experienced the largest drop of 12.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.6%)	(12.8%)	2.5%	(7.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Nigeria was the primary destination for cocoa-free sugar confectionery exports from Middle Africa, accounting for 1.2% of total exports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, the export value of cocoa-free sugar confectionery from Middle Africa increased in 2020 to $6,398 thousand, up 5.3% from the previous year. Despite this, exports fell by 23.3% over the 2017-2020 period, with an average annual decrease of 8.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at $6,076 thousand, which also saw the largest decline of 17.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.6%)	(17.7%)	5.3%	(8.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Nigeria led as the top buyer of cocoa-free sugar confectionery from Middle Africa in value terms, representing 0.8% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cocoa-free sugar confectionery to Middle Africa

Imports in kind, t

Imports of cocoa-free sugar confectionery into Middle Africa declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, dropping to 23,297 tonnes, a 19.8% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 61%, with an average annual decline of 27.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(32.7%)	(27.9%)	(19.8%)	(27.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India, China, and Pakistan formed the main cluster of suppliers for cocoa-free sugar confectionery imports into Middle Africa in volume terms. India and China each accounted for 18.5% of imports, while Pakistan contributed 17.6%, together making up 54.6% 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 Middle Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Middle Africa's imports of cocoa-free sugar confectionery in value terms declined for the third year in a row in 2020, reaching $20,900 thousand, a sharp 28.7% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 46.1%, with an average annual decline of 18.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.0%)	(23.6%)	(28.7%)	(18.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, imports of cocoa-free sugar confectionery into Middle Africa in value terms were distributed across numerous markets. India, China, and Colombia were the top contributors, with India accounting for 17.1%, China for 16.3%, and Colombia for 12.3% of imports, collectively representing 45.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io