Candy Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis
The U.S. Commerce Department has divided candy into two different standard categories for products: non-chocolate and chocolate. Each of the two categories is then broken down into various product types and sectors. Product typing bases off of the product’s mixture of ingredients, texture, and also the comprehensive manufacturing processes. The classification applied throughout the candy industry is loosely based off of the definitions determined by the Commerce Department, even though they can be generally much more broad.
Chocolate products always have either actual chocolate as an ingredient or a chocolate mixture that applies substitutes for certain chocolate components. Generally, butter made from milk or vegetable shortening is used to replace the more luxurious and expensive product that is cocoa butter. The chocolate category also encompasses final products like chocolate candy with infusions, panned chocolate candies, or molded chocolate candies.
Non-chocolate products are defined through the government as the entire confectionery products that do not have actual chocolate or a chocolate compound as an ingredient in the mixture. The non-chocolate category encompasses candies like hard candies, jelly beans, marshmallows, and licorice.
Candy production is mainly a seasonal business, with the majority of those involved in the market normally doubling their staffs during the winter months. Until very recently, candies made for a specific occasion or holiday – candy canes for Christmas or like in Easter with chocolate eggs, for example –were the bread and butter of specialty manufacturers. Recently, though, the major players and manufacturers have shifted into the seasonal business with specific packages for those special, important events.
Customers have turned into very health-conscious eaters and prioritize the reduction of intake in sugar, other potentially harmful ingredients, and fat. Candy manufacturers have responded by creating a wide range of sugar-free candies that, because of technological innovations in sweetening products, still provide customers the sweetness they desire. Marketers also keep looking for tasteful substitutes for the saturated fat in chocolate.
Candy Industry Research & Market Reports
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Revenue Forecasts to (2031) and Analytics for the Sugar, Chocolate, Chewing Gum and Confectionery (Candy) Product Manufacturing (U.S.): Financial Benchmarks, Metrics, P&L, KPIs, NAIC 311300
... and forecasts that will save countless hours of research. Key Findings: Sugar, Chocolate, Chewing Gum and Confectionery (Candy) Product Manufacturing Industry (U.S.) to reach $62,472,079,297 by 2031. Sugar, Chocolate, Chewing Gum and Confectionery (Candy) Product ... Read More
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Revenue Forecasts to (2031) and Analytics for the Chocolate and Chocolate Candy Manufacturing (U.S.): Financial Benchmarks, Metrics, P&L, KPIs, NAIC 311350
... save countless hours of research. Key Findings: Chocolate and Chocolate Candy Manufacturing Industry (U.S.) to reach $28,641,336,945 by 2031. Chocolate and Chocolate Candy Manufacturing Industry (U.S.), including Average EBITDA, Operating Ratios and Sales per Employee. ... Read More
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Candy Production in Canada - Industry Market Research Report
... wholesalers for redistribution to consumers. That's why Canadian candy producer performance relies on domestic demand and global demand, since exports will generate more than half of candy production revenue in 2023. Although some candy products, ... Read More
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Confectionery Ingredients
... at a CAGR of 3.0% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Chocolate & Cocoa, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.8% CAGR and reach US$39.4 Billion by the end ... Read More
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Candies & Sweets: World Trade, Markets and Competitors
... flows of Candies & Sweets recorded a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) in $ of +9.5% in the period 2001-2008 and of +5.1% in the period 2009-2024. In the 2025-2028 scenario, world trade of Candies ... Read More
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Vegan Flavors Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Form (Powder, Blended, Liquid, and Oil), By Application (Bakery Products, Dairy & Desserts, Processed Food, Dietary Supplements, Beverage Industry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Confectionery Items, and Others), By Distribution Channel (Online and Offline), By Region & Competition, 2019-2029F
... Confectionery Items, and Others), By Distribution Channel (Online and Offline), By Region & Competition, 2019-2029F India Lingerie Market was valued at USD 5.06 Billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of ... Read More
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Candies & Sweets - International Trade in Q3-2024: Top Markets' Performance by Major Competitors
... H1-2024. In cumulative terms, in the first 3 quarters of 2024 world trade of Candies & Sweets recorded a year-over-year increase of +5.2% in $. As regards major competitors, in the first 3 quarters of ... Read More
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United States of America Confectionery - Market Assessment and Forecasts to 2028
... volume terms, the sector is expected to grow from 3,047.1 million kg in 2023 to 3,262.7 million kg in 2028, registering a CAGR of 1.4%. Chocolate is the largest category in value and volume terms. ... Read More
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Global Vegan Gummy Candy Market Growth 2024-2030
... market, the Vegan Gummy Candy is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 267.2 million by 2030 with a CAGR of 5.7% during review period. The research report highlights the growth potential of the global ... Read More
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Gum in India
... India’s smoking population set to reach over 32 million in 2024, the consumption of both chewing gum and bubble gum is expected to continue to see a slight rise in retail volume terms in this ... Read More
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Sugar Confectionery in India
... flavours of gummies. Gummies, due to their fruit-derived ingredients, are gaining popularity as they are perceived as healthier alternatives to traditional sugar confectionery in the form of boiled sweets and toffees. Increased consciousness about sugar ... Read More
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Confectionery Wholesaling in the UK - Industry Market Research Report
... confectionery, like obesity, have deterred demand for several products high in sugar and fat. Many small wholesalers are operating in the industry alongside major confectionery producers' wholesale and distribution divisions, including Mondelez, Mars Wrigley Confectionery ... Read More
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Sugar Confectionery in Brazil
... when the category experienced a demand slump due to limited impulse purchasing opportunities during the pandemic. The resurgence of out-of-home activities and increased consumer traffic in commercial areas is having a positive impact on volume ... Read More
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Gum in Brazil
... activities as consumer lifestyles normalise post-pandemic. The increased flow of individuals in urban centres and commercial areas is also positively impacting gum sales, although volume growth remains relatively static. Bubble gum, which typically contains a ... Read More
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Global Sugar Confectionery Market 2024-2028
... provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, the latest ... Read More
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Global Vegan Confectionery Market 2024 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2030
... and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD million by 2030 with a CAGR of % during review period. A range of vegan chocolate and sweets. All of the vegan confectionery is free of ... Read More
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Chocolate and Sugar Confectionery in Japan: ISIC 1543
... the Chocolate and Sugar Confectionery: ISIC 1543 market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands ... Read More
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2025 U.S. Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing Industry-Industry & Market Report
... The report features 2025 current and 2026 forecast estimates on the size of the industry (sales, establishments, employment) nationally and for all 50 U.S. States and over 900 metro areas. Written analysis is included on ... Read More
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Chocolate and Sugar Confectionery in France: ISIC 1543
... the Chocolate and Sugar Confectionery: ISIC 1543 market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands ... Read More
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Vegan Confectionery Market Size, Trends, Analysis, and Outlook By Product (Chocolate, Sugar, Flour), By Distribution Channel (Offline, Online), by Country, Segment, and Companies, 2024-2032
... 2024 and is forecast to register a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3% to reach $3 Billion by 2032. The vegan confectionery market is being driven by rising consumer awareness of plant-based diets and ethical consumption. ... Read More
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Modified Flour Market Size, Trends, Analysis, and Outlook By Product (Wheat Flour, Maize Flour, Rice Flour, Soya Flour, Others), By Application (Bakery & Confectionery, Extruded Snacks, Soups, Packaged Food, Others), By Ingredient (Activated Carbon, Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC), Methylcellulose, Carboxy-methyl cellulose (CMC), Ethyl cellulose, Phosphorus Chemicals, Succinic Acid), By Sales Channel (Direct Sales, Modern Trade, Departmental Stores, Convenience Stores, Online Stores, Others), by Country, Segment, and Companies, 2024-2032
... Cellulose (MCC), Methylcellulose, Carboxy-methyl cellulose (CMC), Ethyl cellulose, Phosphorus Chemicals, Succinic Acid), By Sales Channel (Direct Sales, Modern Trade, Departmental Stores, Convenience Stores, Online Stores, Others), by Country, Segment, and Companies, 2024-2032 Global Mint Flavors ... Read More
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Hard Boiled Candy Market Size, Trends, Analysis, and Outlook By Type (Fruit Flavored, Coffee Flavored, Mint Flavored, Others), By Application (Supermarkets/ Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Specialty Stores, Online Retail, Others), by Country, Segment, and Companies, 2024-2032
... Global Guava Market Size is valued at $1.1 Billion in 2024 and is forecast to register a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8% to reach $1.6 Billion by 2032. The guava market is experiencing robust growth ... Read More
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Medicated Confectionery Market Size, Trends, Analysis, and Outlook By Type (Chocolate, Snack Bars, Candy & Sugar Confectionery, Gum & Mint), By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Pharmaceuticals, Online Retail, Others), by Country, Segment, and Companies, 2024-2032
... 2024-2032 Global Medicated Confectionery Market Size is valued at $2.8 Billion in 2024 and is forecast to register a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6% to reach $3.7 Billion by 2032. The medicated confectionery market is ... Read More
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Vegan Snacks Market Size, Trends, Analysis, and Outlook By Product (Nuts & Seeds, Bakery, Savory, Confectionery, Others), By Distribution Channel (Offline, Online), by Country, Segment, and Companies, 2024-2032
... at $48.3 Billion in 2024 and is forecast to register a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2% to reach $84.2 Billion by 2032. The vegan snacks market is flourishing as consumers shift toward plant-based, clean-label snack ... Read More
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Popping Candy Market Size, Trends, Analysis, and Outlook By Type (Cola Flavor, Fruit Flavor, Chocolate Flavor), By Application (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Independent Retailers, Online, Others), By Specialty (Low-Carb, Low-Fat, Low-Sodium, Organic, Sugar-Free, Vegan, Others), By Packaging (Box, Jar, Multi-Pack, Pouch, Single-Serving), by Country, Segment, and Companies, 2024-2032
... Packaging (Box, Jar, Multi-Pack, Pouch, Single-Serving), by Country, Segment, and Companies, 2024-2032 Global Popping Candy Market Size is valued at $2.96 Billion in 2024 and is forecast to register a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% ... Read More
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