The Middle East And Africa Confectionery Market size was around USD 4.83 billion in 2024. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.24% to reach USD 5.77 billion by 2032 from period 2024 to 2032.
Confectionery market comprises an array of food products such as chocolates, raw pastes, and various sugar-based products. In addition, it includes therapeutic and dietetic confectioneries that differ in formulations from traditional confections. The preferred type of confectioneries often differ according to the geographical regions due to differences in regulatory norms and other factors such as economy and taste & preference of customers. The introduction of odor sensations, a combination of liquid & solid flavors, and energy boosts in confectionery products drive the growth and development of the confectionery market worldwide. A wide range of confectionery products are vended through various retail channels such as hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, discounters, forecourt retailers, and grocery stores. These stores act as Middle East and Africa marketing tools, assisting in building an impressive brand image and raising brand exposure of a wide variety of products.
Sugar is the key ingredient responsible for the prevalence of obesity and diabetes making this the primary restraint of this market. The primary raw materials used in confectionery production are sugar and cocoa. Cocoa prices are unstable and can be affected by a series of factors, like political instability, extreme weather, and pests & disease. Additionally, increase in supply demand gap in chocolate industry has increased the prices of cocoa beans. Sugar prices grew owing to less production and more demand.
Middle East and Africa Confectionery Market By Country
Key Players In Middle East And Africa Confectionery Market are Delfi Limited (Singapore), Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd. (Japan), Ferrero SpA (Italy), Lindt & Sprüngli AG (Switzerland), Lotte Confectionery Co. Ltd. (South Korea), Mars, Incorporated (U.S.), Mondelez International, Inc. (U.S.), Nestlé S.A. (Switzerland), The Hershey Company (U.S.), Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company (U.S.)
Frequently Asked Questions
The major types of confectionery products consumed in the MEA region include chocolate confectionery (bars, boxes, and seasonal chocolates), sugar confectionery (candies, gums, and jellies), and bakery confectionery (cookies, cakes, and pastries).
Factors driving the growth of the MEA Confectionery Market include rising disposable incomes, changing consumer lifestyles and preferences, increasing urbanization, and a growing young population with a sweet tooth.
Key challenges faced by the MEA Confectionery Market include fluctuating raw material prices, regulatory restrictions, health concerns related to sugar consumption, and competition from alternative snacks and treats.
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