In the streets of Old Damascus, the aroma of sweets and delicious treats fills the air, but recently, the prices of children's sweets have skyrocketed, negatively affecting families' ability to buy them in large quantities. Today, parents can only afford to purchase small amounts, barely exceeding an ounce, yet the desire for these sweets knows no bounds.

The bustling market of Al-Bzourieh, one of the oldest markets in Damascus, vividly illustrates this phenomenon. The price of an ounce of "Samiri" reached 16,000 Syrian pounds, while the price of "Qadameh" with sugar and "Qabakeeb" reached 13,000 Syrian pounds. As for a single ounce of marshmallows, its price has soared to 20,000 Syrian pounds, and an ounce of various jelly bonbons reached 18,000 Syrian pounds.

Amidst these high prices, parents strive to fulfill their children's desires with the smallest possible quantity. Meanwhile, a shop owner in Al-Bzourieh narrates the increasing demand for "Shati Mati, Jelly Bon, and Samiri" from shoppers, who buy according to their purchasing power.

On the other hand, the production of these treats requires large quantities of sugar and other raw materials, which increases the manufacturing cost for companies. With the rising prices of these raw materials, the burden is shifted to consumers through higher prices of the final products.

The local economy is negatively impacted by this inflation, as the confectionery and children's treats sector is an important industry. With declining consumer demand, the manufacturing, production, and trade sectors associated with these products are affected.