Middle East & Africa Coconut Candy Market Forecast to 2028 – COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis – by Product Type (Chocolate Coconut Candy and Non-Chocolate Coconut Candy), Category (Sugar-Free and Conventional), and Distribution Channel (Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online Retail, and Others)
The coconut candy market in Middle East & Africa is expected to grow from US$ 123.22 million in 2022 to US$ 160.23 million by 2028. It is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2022 to 2028.
Surging Demand for Sugar-Free and Organic Coconut Candies
People, nowadays, are becoming more concerned about the health impacts of consuming sugar-dense food and beverages. As a result, they are shifting to sugar-free or low-sugar alternatives to stay fit. This trend is gaining traction in the confectionery industry, which is significantly driving the demand for sugar-free coconut candies. Many companies also offer certified organic coconut candies that are gaining immense popularity among consumers. Organic ingredients are perceived to be healthier than conventional ones as they are obtained from farming practices that are free of pesticides, genetically modified organisms, and chemical additives. Moreover, these ingredients are grown following stringent agricultural practices that avoid the use of growth hormones and synthetic additives. Thus, the growing inclination toward sugar-free and organic coconut candies is expected to provide lucrative growth opportunities to the MEA coconut candy market in the coming years.
Market Overview
South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the Rest of Middle East & Africa are the key contributors to the coconut candy market in the Middle East & Africa. With a recovery in economic growth and appreciation of the local currency following the recession and severe depreciation in 2016, the confectionery industry witnessed significant growth in the region. Additionally, consumers’ tastes and their inclination toward chocolates and sweets are the never-ending reason behind the growth of the confectionery market in the region. As consumers across the region are becoming more sophisticated and health conscious, they are increasingly searching for naturally flavored confectioneries that are differentiated from standard products. Growing awareness regarding the benefits of consuming coconut products has been augmenting the market growth. Coconut flesh is highly nutritious and provides fibers and vitamins—E, C, B1, B3, B5, and B6—as well as minerals such as iron, sodium, calcium, magnesium, selenium, and phosphorous. These factors have resulted in a surge in demand for coconut-based confectionery products and are further expected to stroke the growth of the Middle East & Africa coconut candy market in the future.
Middle East & Africa Coconut Candy Market Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
Middle East & Africa Coconut Candy Market Segmentation
The Middle East & Africa coconut candy market is segmented into product type, category, distribution channel, and country.
Based on product type, the market is bifurcated into chocolate coconut candy and non-chocolate coconut candy. The chocolate coconut candy segment registered the larger market share in 2022.
Based on category, the market is bifurcated into sugar-free and conventional. The conventional segment held a larger market share in 2022.
Based on distribution channel, the market is segmented into supermarkets & hypermarkets, convenience stores, online retail, and others. The supermarkets & hypermarkets segment held the largest market share in 2022.
Based on country, the market is segmented into South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the Rest of Middle East & Africa. The Rest of Middle East & Africa dominated the market share in 2022.
Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG; Chocoladefabriken Lindt and Spruengli AG; Ferrero International S.A.; Godiva; Mars Incorporated; The Hershey Company; Unreal Brands Inc.; and Weetabix Food Co. are the leading companies operating in the coconut candy market in the Middle East & Africa region.
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