The Blondie Brownie market was subjected to a largely mixed price trend in 2024, as influenced by contrasting movements in its two primary ingredients, sugar and vanilla extract. The year began on a relatively stable note, but prices became increasingly volatile, causing uncertainty among producers. The sugar market recorded a fluctuating trend, as prices dipped in the first half before rising significantly in the last quarter due to changing supply patterns in Brazil, one of the largest global producers. The constant rise and fall in prices created challenges in bulk purchasing decisions for dessert makers. The prices of vanilla extract, on the other hand, were under pressure due to oversupply and low demand, as countries like Madagascar and Uganda struggled to manage excess stocks and the quality of exports. A small increase in baking industry demand, which also included some substitution from confectionery companies using vanilla as a substitute for more expensive cocoa, also failed to cause a meaningful increase in prices. The dip in prices of vanilla extract provided partial respite to Blondie Brownie producers, which helped mitigate the impact of rising sugar prices in the latter half.