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Cocoa-free sugar confectionery market in Mozambique

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for cocoa-free sugar confectionery in Mozambique experienced significant changes between 2018 and 2023. Volume remained relatively stable around 6 600 to 6 900 tons from 2018 to 2020, then expanded sharply to 8 588 tons in 2021. After a temporary dip to 7 670 tons in 2022, the market surged to 11 359 tons in 2023, marking its highest level in the period.

This growth was fueled by a steep rise in imports, which climbed from 2 618 tons in 2018 to 9 019 tons in 2023, while domestic production contracted from 3 971 tons to 2 340 tons over the same timeframe. The increasing reliance on imported products became the primary driver of market expansion.

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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Mozambique
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Mozambique in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Mozambique in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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 Mozambique in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mozambique 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 Mozambique in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mozambique 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 Mozambique, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mozambique 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 Mozambique in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mozambique 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 Mozambique in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mozambique 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 Mozambique, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mozambique 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 Mozambique in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mozambique 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 Mozambique in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mozambique 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 Mozambique, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mozambique 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 Mozambique in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mozambique 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 Mozambique in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mozambique 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 Mozambique, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mozambique 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 Mozambique

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

Mozambique produced 4,080 tonnes of cocoa-free sugar confectionery in 2020, marking a 4.8% decrease from the previous year. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 3,971 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 4,285 tonnes. The most significant year-on-year growth was recorded in 2019 at 7.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Mozambique in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.0%)	7.9%	(4.8%)	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cocoa-free sugar confectionery from Mozambique

Exports in kind, t

The market experienced notable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019, then surged to a peak in 2017, creating a 275-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Mozambique exported 1 tonne of cocoa-free sugar confectionery, representing a substantial 143.5% increase compared to the previous year. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 0.2 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 96.6% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(96.6%)	(89.4%)	143.5%	(79.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa dominated Mozambique's export partner structure for cocoa-free sugar confectionery in kind, consistently accounting for 98.7% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market displayed volatility throughout the observed period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2019 before reaching their peak in 2017, with a 196-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Mozambique's cocoa-free sugar confectionery exports amounted to 6,000 US dollars, showing a dramatic 495.4% increase from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1,000 US dollars, while the most significant decline occurred in 2018 with a 98.1% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(98.1%)	(73.1%)	495.4%	(68.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the geographical distribution of Mozambique's cocoa-free sugar confectionery exports in value terms revealed strong dependence on South Africa, which absorbed 96.8% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cocoa-free sugar confectionery to Mozambique

Imports in kind, t

Mozambique imported 2,548 tonnes of cocoa-free sugar confectionery in 2020, representing a 3.4% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 24.2%, corresponding to an 8.8% compound annual growth rate. The largest decrease occurred in 2018 with a 22.1% drop, while the most notable increase was recorded in 2019 at 0.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.1%)	0.7%	(3.4%)	(8.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, South Africa (27.9% of imports in kind), India (23.1%), and Colombia (10.8%) formed the primary source countries for Mozambique's cocoa-free sugar confectionery imports in kind, collectively accounting for 61.8% 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 Mozambique in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Following two consecutive years of growth, Mozambique's imported cocoa-free sugar confectionery volumes declined. In 2020, Mozambique imported approximately 4,867,000 US dollars worth of cocoa-free sugar confectionery, down 19.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 40.2%, equivalent to an 11.9% annualized growth rate. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 6,050,000 US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with 32.4% growth.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	32.4%	31.6%	(19.6%)	11.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa (31.6% of imports in value terms), India (15.0%), and Colombia (14.4%) constituted the main markets for Mozambique's cocoa-free sugar confectionery imports in value terms, together representing 61.1% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io