Sweets & Snacks Middle East 2015 is 25% larger

From: HotelierMiddleEast.com

Sweets & Snacks Middle East

 Recent Euromonitor data has revealed that UAE and Saudi Arabia is responsible for the biggest share of the region's annual chocolate spend, and in light of growing demand, a number of health-conscious, sugar-free snack producers will be present alongside traditional confectionary producers at Sweets & Snacks Middle East 2015.

With spends of US $38 and $31 per capita respectively, the UAE and Saudi Arabia outstrip the US $4 spend per capita average across the Middle East and Africa.

According to KPMG, regional demand continues to grow with confectionary sales across the GCC forecast to increase 20% this year, while the Saudi Arabia chocolate market alone is predicted to increase by 43% in 2016.

A recent UAE Chocolate Market Opportunities & Forecast 2019 report by TechSci Research has predicted UAE citizens’ busier lifestyles are creating a demand for sugar-free chocolates.

Trixie LohMirmand, senior vice president, exhibitions & events management at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) revealed more than 300 specialist exhibitors will be at the show.

“The global confectionary industry continues to experience tremendous growth, as reflected by this year’s largest-ever Sweets & Snacks Middle East standing at 25% larger than the 2014 edition,” said LohMirmand.

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