Category: Confectionery
Confectionery market research reports by Euromonitor International
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Slovakia Gum
Gum in Slovakia Gum is seeing positive sales in Slovakia in 2024, in both volume and value sales, and in both retail and foodservice. While value is also being supported by unit price hikes, due to the commodity prices of sweeteners, volume is being supported by consumers’ return to their sociable, ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging in Switzerland
Confectionery Packaging in Switzerland Total confectionery packaging volumes in Switzerland saw a marginal decline in 2023. Countlines, which is one of the largest categories in chocolate confectionery in terms of packaging volumes, saw a similar slight decline in 2023. Flexible plastic is the overw ... Read More
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Finland Chocolate Confectionery
Chocolate Confectionery in Finland Chocolate confectionery in Finland is expected to see a further increase in unit prices in 2024, which will have a negative impact on demand. As such, retail volumes are expected to stagnate during the year, while current value sales will continue to rise. Competit ... Read More
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Bulgaria Gum
Gum in Bulgaria Gum continues to see steady growth in retail volume terms in 2024, although growth has been stronger in current value terms which is due to price inflation. Gum is entirely an imported product and thus it has been impacted by higher transportation fees. The category is still in the p ... Read More
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Bulgaria Sugar Confectionery
Sugar Confectionery in Bulgaria Sales of sugar confectionery continue to see stable growth in 2024 in retail volume terms. Growth has been stronger in current value terms which is largely due to high sugar prices, which have remained high after rising sharply in 2023. The return of El Niño and the w ... Read More
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Taiwan Chocolate Confectionery
Chocolate Confectionery in Taiwan Chocolate confectionery is set to see current value growth in Taiwan in 2024, though volume sales are expected to fall. Demand has been undermined by the fact that the habit of snacking at home is declining. Many consumers have reduced the amount of snacks they eat ... Read More
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Taiwan Gum
Gum in Taiwan Gum is set to see current value growth in Taiwan in 2024. Originally, it was expected that, after the pandemic, consumers would return to buying chewing gum at convenience stores, especially as people began to resume normal social interactions. It was anticipated that this would greatl ... Read More
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Sugar Confectionery
Sugar Confectionery in Bosnia and Herzegovina Sugar confectionery faces a difficult reality in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The reputation of refined sugar remains poor, with health and wellness trends heavily impacting consumer demand. In 2024, this translates to a continued decline in consumer interest ... Read More
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Finland Gum
Gum in Finland The market for gum in Finland will see only marginal growth in retail volume terms in 2024, in the context of increasing maturity. The category is dominated by sugar-free gum offerings, specifically, gum created with the sweetener xylitol, which has been available in Finland since the ... Read More
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Finland Sugar Confectionery
Sugar Confectionery in Finland Sugar confectionery in Finland are expected to see only marginal growth in retail volume terms in 2024, having suffered from stagnant sales during much of the review period. One of the major challenges facing sugar confectionery is the prominent health and wellness tre ... Read More
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Chocolate Confectionery
Chocolate Confectionery in Bosnia and Herzegovina Despite a growing health consciousness among Bosnian consumers, chocolate remains a beloved treat in 2024. Dark chocolate, in particular, enjoys a reputation as a healthy indulgence, further solidifying chocolate's place in the snacking landscape. Wh ... Read More
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Bulgaria Chocolate Confectionery
Chocolate Confectionery in Bulgaria Chocolate confectionery is seeing similar sales growth in 2024 to that seen in 2023, with moderate growth in retail volume terms and stronger growth in current value terms. Despite inflation stabilising, the global jump in cocoa prices started to be felt, with cho ... Read More
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Gum
Gum in Bosnia and Herzegovina Gum in Bosnia faces a challenging reality in 2024. Consumer demand continues to dwindle due to a shrinking population base. This demographic decline translates to a moderate decrease in retail volume. Even with rising unit prices caused by inflation, the category only m ... Read More
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Taiwan Sugar Confectionery
Sugar Confectionery in Taiwan Sugar confectionery is set to see current value growth in Taiwan in 2024, though volumes are expected to stagnate during the year. As in the chocolate confectionery category, the overall demand for sugar confectionery showed a decline in demand in 2023. Home snack consu ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging in Brazil
Confectionery Packaging in Brazil Flexible plastic continues to be the preferred packaging material for confectionery products in Brazil, utilised extensively by the leading players in this category. This material's versatility is crucial in accommodating various portion sizes, making it ideal for a ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging in South Africa
Confectionery Packaging in South Africa Flexible plastic and folding cartons are the main packaging choices for boxed assortments. Flexible plastic offers an excellent barrier against moisture and air, ensuring the chocolates remain fresh and retain their flavour for an extended period. Flexible pla ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging in Turkey
Confectionery Packaging in Turkey Total confectionery packaging volumes in Turkey continued to see a slow and stable rise in 2023. Chocolate confectionery continued to account for by far the most significant packaging volumes. Within chocolate confectionery, folding cartons witnessed significant gro ... Read More
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New Zealand Sugar Confectionery
Sugar Confectionery in New Zealand Despite a marginal retail volume decline in early 2024, sugar confectionery in New Zealand demonstrates remarkable resilience. This category is driven by various consumer occasions, offering affordable indulgences that serve as everyday escapism. Whether for giftin ... Read More
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New Zealand Chocolate Confectionery
Chocolate Confectionery in New Zealand Chocolate confectionery in New Zealand is grappling with significant challenges driven by record-high cocoa prices, which have surged by 250% over the past year. This dramatic price increase is largely due to reduced cocoa production in West Africa, which accou ... Read More
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New Zealand Gum
Gum in New Zealand Current retail value sales of gum in New Zealand continue to grow, driven by further price increases. Despite falling retail volumes, some local consumers are inclined to incorporate breath-freshening products into their routines. This trend is bolstered by the resurgence of socia ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging in Saudi Arabia
Confectionery Packaging in Saudi Arabia Total confectionery packaging volumes in Saudi Arabia continued to rise in 2023, although were still unable to return to anywhere near the pre-pandemic level. In Saudi Arabia, growth in packaging volumes for chocolate confectionery improved strongly in 2023 de ... Read More
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Argentina Sugar Confectionery
Sugar Confectionery in Argentina In 2023, sugar confectionery in Argentina registered a healthy increase in retail volume sales to record the most dynamic growth performance within confectionery. However, over 2024, sugar confectionery is expected to post a contraction in retail volume sales, albeit ... Read More
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The United Arab Emirates Gum
Gum in the United Arab Emirates Demand for gum in the United Arab Emirates continues to rise, primarily driven by chewing gum. In the United Arab Emirates, where a diverse expatriate population coexists amid a bustling social landscape filled with numerous events and gatherings, maintaining optimal ... Read More
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Romania Gum
Gum in Romania Gum is achieving positive volume and robust value sales in Romania in 2024. This is primarily attributed to consumers’ post-pandemic return to busy, out-of-home lifestyles, therefore reviving the role of gum as a breath freshener. Added to which, the VAT hikes in relation to high-suga ... Read More
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Egypt Sugar Confectionery
Sugar Confectionery in Egypt The market for sugar confectionery in Egypt is expected to witness a slight decline in sales in retail volume terms in 2024. This is due to significant hikes in the prices of imported raw materials, such as sugar, thanks to multiple currency devaluations, rising energy c ... Read More