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Sweeteners - Guyana

Guyana
  • Revenue in the Sweeteners market amounts to US$3.52m in 2024. The market is expected to grow annually by 7.11% (CAGR 2024-2029).
  • In global comparison, most revenue is generated China (US$125bn in 2024).
  • In relation to total population figures, per person revenues of US$4.30 are generated in 2024.
  • In the Sweeteners market, volume is expected to amount to 2.62m kg by 2029. The Sweeteners market is expected to show a volume growth of 3.5% in 2025.0.
  • The average volume per person in the Sweeteners market is expected to amount to 2.6kg in 2024.

Definition:

The Sweeteners market covers natural and synthetic ingredients added to food to give it a sweet flavor. Examples of natural sweeteners include sugar or honey while synthetic sweeteners include aspartame or sucralose.

Additional Information:

The market comprises revenue and average revenue per capita, volume and average volume per capita, price per unit (unit refers to kilogram), sales channels. The market encompasses retail sales through both online and offline sales channels to private end customers (B2C). The market only covers at-home consumption; out-of-home consumption is not included.

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In-Scope

  • Sugar
  • Honey
  • Artificial sweeteners

Out-Of-Scope

  • Syrups
  • Out-of-home consumption

Revenue

Notes: Data was converted from local currencies using average exchange rates of the respective year.

Most recent update: Sep 2024

Source: Statista Market Insights

Most recent update: Sep 2024

Source: Statista Market Insights

Volume

Most recent update: Sep 2024

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Most recent update: Sep 2024

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Price

Most recent update: Sep 2024

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Sales Channels

Most recent update: Nov 2024

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Global Comparison

Most recent update: Sep 2024

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Analyst Opinion

The Sweeteners Market in Guyana has been seeing moderate growth, influenced by factors such as increasing health consciousness among consumers, availability of online health services, and growing adoption of digital technologies. This growth rate may be impacted by factors like the dominance of traditional sweeteners and limited awareness of artificial sweeteners.

Customer preferences:
As consumers become more health-conscious, there has been a growing demand for natural and low-calorie sweeteners in Guyana's Spreads & Sweeteners Market. This shift towards healthier options is driven by the increasing prevalence of lifestyle diseases and a desire for more nutritious food choices. Additionally, there has been a rise in the popularity of plant-based sweeteners, catering to the growing trend of vegan and vegetarian diets in the country. This has also led to an increase in the availability of alternative sweeteners such as coconut sugar, stevia, and monk fruit extract in the market.

Trends in the market:
In Guyana, the trend of consuming healthier and more natural alternatives to traditional spreads and sweeteners is gaining traction. This is largely driven by increasing health consciousness among consumers, as well as a growing preference for locally sourced and sustainable products. With the government's push towards promoting locally produced goods, there is a significant opportunity for industry stakeholders to tap into this trend and offer innovative and healthier options to meet the shifting consumer demand. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, presenting a potential growth opportunity for the Sweeteners Market of the Spreads & Sweeteners Market within The Food market in Guyana.

Local special circumstances:
In Guyana, the Sweeteners Market of the Spreads & Sweeteners Market within The Food market is heavily influenced by the country's agricultural sector and its production of sugar. The government's support for sugar production has led to a surplus of sugar, making it a popular and affordable sweetener option for consumers. Additionally, the country's diverse cultural influences, including Indian, African, and indigenous cultures, have led to a variety of unique sweeteners being used in traditional dishes. This creates a unique market dynamic, as products must cater to these preferences and cultural traditions.

Underlying macroeconomic factors:
The Sweeteners Market of the Spreads & Sweeteners Market within The Food market is heavily influenced by macroeconomic factors such as global economic trends, national economic health, fiscal policies, and financial indicators. Countries with strong economic growth and stable fiscal policies are likely to experience higher market growth, as consumers have more disposable income to spend on sweeteners. Additionally, fluctuations in commodity prices, such as sugar and corn, can impact the cost of sweeteners and subsequently affect market performance. Moreover, the increasing prevalence of health concerns, such as obesity and diabetes, is driving the demand for healthier sweetener alternatives, which can also be impacted by macroeconomic factors.

Methodology

Data coverage:

The data encompasses B2C enterprises. Figures are based on the total consumer spending on food, which comprises all private household spending on food that is meant for at-home consumption (out-of-home consumption is not accounted for).

Modeling approach:

Market sizes are determined through a top-down approach, building on specific predefined factors for each market segment. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use resources from the Statista platform as well as in-house market research, national statistical offices, international institutions, trade associations, companies, the trade press, and the experience of our analysts. In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as GDP, consumer spending, and consumer price index. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. For example, the exponential trend smoothing is well suited for forecasting the Food market with a projected steady growth. The main drivers are GDP per capita and consumer spending per capita.

Additional notes:

The data is modeled using current exchange rates. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war are considered at a country-specific level. The market is updated twice a year.

Key Market Indicators

Notes: Based on data from IMF, World Bank, UN and Eurostat

Most recent update: Sep 2024

Source: Statista Market Insights

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