GCC: Confectionery Market 2024

Confectionery Market Size in GCC

The GCC confectionery market declined to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Confectionery Production in GCC

In value terms, confectionery production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Confectionery Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2022, shipments abroad of confectionery was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, confectionery exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the major exporter of confectionery in GCC, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports. Oman (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the confectionery exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (X%) and Oman (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest confectionery supplier in GCC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Confectionery Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2022, confectionery imports in GCC rose sharply to X tons, picking up by X% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, confectionery imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented the key importers of confectionery in 2022, amounting to approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Kuwait (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Oman (X%). The following importers - Qatar (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Kuwait ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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