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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Taiwan Gum
... people began to resume normal social interactions. It was anticipated that this would greatly help gum sales. However, the degree of recovery has not met expectations. One main reason for this is that many consumers ... Read More
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Sugar Confectionery
... translates to a continued decline in consumer interest, as people gravitate towards healthier snack options and shy away from sweets high in sugar and carbohydrates. Bucking the downward trend, medicated confectionery is recording the strongest ... Read More
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Finland Gum
... gum created with the sweetener xylitol, which has been available in Finland since the 1970s when the leading brand, Jenkki, introduced the innovation to the landscape. Xylitol has well-known dental health claims, having been shown ... Read More
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Finland Sugar Confectionery
... major challenges facing sugar confectionery is the prominent health and wellness trend, and particularly, the role of sugar in the development of a wide range of health issues, including obesity and type 2 diabetes, for ... Read More
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Chocolate Confectionery
... place in the snacking landscape. While retail volume growth remains stable, the impact of rising prices in 2024 translates to a significant increase in retail sales price (RSP) value, reaching the upper single-digit range. This ... Read More
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Bulgaria Chocolate Confectionery
... the global jump in cocoa prices started to be felt, with chocolate products becoming more expensive as a result. This has been reflected in stronger growth in current value terms. However, price growth has been ... Read More
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Gum
... volume. Even with rising unit prices caused by inflation, the category only manages to maintain positive growth in RSP value terms. The combination of worsening economic conditions, ongoing domestic political issues, and global crises has ... Read More
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Taiwan Sugar Confectionery
... for sugar confectionery showed a decline in demand in 2023. Home snack consumption habits waned, with lower hoarding and bulk purchasing. More consumers were returning to convenience stores and impulse purchases and the frequent promotion ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging in South Africa
... their flavour for an extended period. Flexible plastic is highly customisable, allowing manufacturers to create eye-catching, transparent packaging that showcases the chocolates' enticing colours and shapes. It is also cost-effective and light. Folding cartons provide ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging in Brazil
... portion sizes, making it ideal for a wide range of candies and treats. The cost-effectiveness of flexible plastic allows manufacturers to maintain competitive pricing, while offering appealing packaging. Euromonitor International's Confectionery Packaging in Brazil report ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging in Turkey
... confectionery, folding cartons witnessed significant growth in packaging volumes and in its overall share in 2023. Over the past few years, the integration of smart packaging technologies, such as QR codes and interactive packaging, has ... Read More
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New Zealand Sugar Confectionery
... as everyday escapism. Whether for gifting, celebrating, or simply stocking up for a treat, sugar confectionery’s appeal persists. Players are introducing new product sizes and formats tailored to these consumption scenarios. For example, Mackintosh’s released ... Read More
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Italy Gum (Confectionery) Market Size, Growth and Forecast Analytics, 2023-2028
... market review of Gum market in Italy. Gum - includes all bubble and chewing gum (including functional gum and sugar free gum). Also includes dental gums such as Air-Lift Dental Chewing Gum Gum market in ... Read More
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Mexico Gum (Confectionery) Market Size, Growth and Forecast Analytics, 2023-2028
... market review of Gum market in Mexico. Gum - includes all bubble and chewing gum (including functional gum and sugar free gum). Also includes dental gums such as Air-Lift Dental Chewing Gum Gum market in ... Read More
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Peru Gum (Confectionery) Market Size, Growth and Forecast Analytics, 2023-2028
... market review of Gum market in Peru. Gum - includes all bubble and chewing gum (including functional gum and sugar free gum). Also includes dental gums such as Air-Lift Dental Chewing Gum Gum market in ... Read More
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Saudi Arabia Gum (Confectionery) Market Size, Growth and Forecast Analytics, 2023-2028
... a broad level market review of Gum market in Saudi Arabia. Gum - includes all bubble and chewing gum (including functional gum and sugar free gum). Also includes dental gums such as Air-Lift Dental Chewing ... Read More
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Colombia Gum (Confectionery) Market Size, Growth and Forecast Analytics, 2023-2028
... market review of Gum market in Colombia. Gum - includes all bubble and chewing gum (including functional gum and sugar free gum). Also includes dental gums such as Air-Lift Dental Chewing Gum Gum market in ... Read More
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Energy Gums Market Report by Flavor (Mint, Fruit Flavor, and Others), Application (Fitness Training and Exercising, Sports, Study, Business, and Others), Distribution Channel (Online, Offline), and Region 2024-2032
... US$ 101.4 Million in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 188.7 Million by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7% during 2024-2032. Energy gums is a soft, energy-rich, flavor-filled ... Read More
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Gum (Confectionery) Market Size, Growth and Forecast Analytics, 2023-2028
... Market Size, Growth and Forecast Analytics, 2023-2028 is a broad level market review of Gum market in United Arab Emirates. Gum - includes all bubble and chewing gum (including functional gum and sugar free gum). ... Read More
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France Gum (Confectionery) Market Size, Growth and Forecast Analytics, 2023-2028
... market review of Gum market in France. Gum - includes all bubble and chewing gum (including functional gum and sugar free gum). Also includes dental gums such as Air-Lift Dental Chewing Gum Gum market in ... Read More
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Brazil Gum (Confectionery) Market Size, Growth and Forecast Analytics, 2023-2028
... market review of Gum market in Brazil. Gum - includes all bubble and chewing gum (including functional gum and sugar free gum). Also includes dental gums such as Air-Lift Dental Chewing Gum Gum market in ... Read More
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Canada Gum (Confectionery) Market Size, Growth and Forecast Analytics, 2023-2028
... market review of Gum market in Canada. Gum - includes all bubble and chewing gum (including functional gum and sugar free gum). Also includes dental gums such as Air-Lift Dental Chewing Gum Gum market in ... Read More
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Egypt Gum (Confectionery) Market Size, Growth and Forecast Analytics, 2023-2028
... market review of Gum market in Egypt. Gum - includes all bubble and chewing gum (including functional gum and sugar free gum). Also includes dental gums such as Air-Lift Dental Chewing Gum Gum market in ... Read More
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Snack Foods
... at a CAGR of 6.0% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Bakery Snacks, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.9% CAGR and reach US$359.6 Billion by the end of ... Read More
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Spain Gum (Confectionery) Market Size, Growth and Forecast Analytics, 2023-2028
... market review of Gum market in Spain. Gum - includes all bubble and chewing gum (including functional gum and sugar free gum). Also includes dental gums such as Air-Lift Dental Chewing Gum Gum market in ... Read More
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