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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Vanilla Extract Market Size and Forecasts (2020 - 2030), Global and Regional Share, Trends, and Growth Opportunity Analysis By Form (Powder and Liquid), Category (Organic and Conventional), Application [Food & Beverages (Bakery & Confectionery, Dairy & Frozen Desserts, Beverages, Sweet & Savory Snacks, and Others), Personal Care, and Others], and Geography
... & Frozen Desserts, Beverages, Sweet & Savory Snacks, and Others), Personal Care, and Others], and Geography The vanilla extract market size is expected to grow from US$ 261.11 million in 2022 to US$ 409.93 million ... Read More
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Flavor Masking Agents Market Size and Forecasts (2020 - 2030), Global and Regional Share, Trends, and Growth Opportunity Analysis By Type (Sweet, Salt, Fat, Bitter, and Others) and Application (Food and Beverages [Bakery and Confectionery; Dairy and Frozen Desserts; Beverages; Meat, Poultry, and Seafood; Meat Substitutes; Dairy Alternatives; RTE and RTC Meals; and Other Food and Beverages], Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals, and Others)
... Dairy and Frozen Desserts; Beverages; Meat, Poultry, and Seafood; Meat Substitutes; Dairy Alternatives; RTE and RTC Meals; and Other Food and Beverages], Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals, and Others) The flavor masking agents market size is projected ... Read More
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Vegan Confectionery Market By Product (Chocolate, Sugar, Flour), By Distribution Channel (Online, Offline), By Region, By Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2018-2028F
... due to shifting consumer preferences towards healthier and more sustainable food choices. This market includes a wide range of plant-based sweet treats that do not contain animal-derived ingredients such as dairy, gelatin, and honey. With ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging in Turkey
... product area, the biggest in Turkish confectionery, as well as also leading tablets, the second largest confectionery category in unit volume terms. Flexible plastic is also the most common pack type group in gum and ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging in Romania
... packaging can provide a barrier against these elements, helping to maintain the freshness, flavour, and texture of the products. Additionally, as confectionery products are often consumed on the go, flexible plastic packaging offers portability and ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging in South Korea
... disposable income. Consequently, many consumers cut back their spending on non-essential items such as confectionery, and recovery has not yet been seen across the main categories. Although continuing to decline, chocolate confectionery saw only a ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging in the United Arab Emirates
... the potential negative effects of consuming confectionery, such as obesity, continues to negatively impact the category. With health and wellness dictating many of the trends across multiple food categories, snacks has also been influenced by ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging in Poland
... dust, moisture or sunlight, keeping the chocolate fresh. Flexible plastic also saves producers money on packaging because it is inexpensive to make and can come in a range of appealing packaging types. Euromonitor International's Confectionery ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging in South Africa
... assortments. As a result, flexible plastic remained the leading pack type for the largest packaging categories of sugar confectionery and chocolate confectionery in South Africa at the end of the review period. Flexible plastic forms ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging in Switzerland
... However, declines were not seen universally across categories. For instance, within chocolate confectionery, tablets saw growth in confectionery packaging volumes in Switzerland in 2021 and 2022, which can be attributed to tablets having a timeless ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging in the United Kingdom
... expenses, which UK consumers sought to constrain against a backdrop of shrinking disposable incomes. This drove declines in packaging unit volume sales of the major pack types in the category, such as flexible plastic and ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging in Sweden
... enough to drive the overall category to see a slight decline. Rising health consciousness amongst Swedes had a negative effect on the perception of sugar confectionery, which drove down volume sales and therefore packaging volumes. ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging in Vietnam
... consumers of all ages. These products are often seen as affordable treats and are enjoyed on various occasions, including holidays and celebrations. Euromonitor International's Confectionery Packaging in Vietnam report offers insight into key trends and ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging in the Netherlands
... factors such as chocolate being a beloved treat in the country, with the Dutch having a strong affinity for high-quality chocolate products. This ongoing strong demand prompted confectionery manufacturers to introduce a variety of chocolate ... Read More
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Flavor Masking Agents for Food and Beverages Market Size and Forecasts (2020 - 2030), Global and Regional Share, Trends, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Type (Sweet, Salt, Fat, Bitter, and Others) and Application (Bakery and Confectionery; Dairy and Frozen Desserts; Beverages; Meat, Poultry, and Seafood; Meat Substitutes; Dairy Alternatives; RTE and RTC Meals; and Others)
... (Bakery and Confectionery; Dairy and Frozen Desserts; Beverages; Meat, Poultry, and Seafood; Meat Substitutes; Dairy Alternatives; RTE and RTC Meals; and Others) The flavor masking agents for food and beverages market size is projected to ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging in Spain
... all the lost ground. However, while chocolate confectionery maintained growth and gum saw a rebound, sugar confectionery turned to decline. Although the leading pack types for confectionery in 2022 remained flexible plastic and flexible paper, ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging in Saudi Arabia
... limited demand for impulse purchases. The decline was particularly noticeable in the largest volume packaging category of gum. Euromonitor International's Confectionery Packaging in Saudi Arabia report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging ... Read More
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Chocolate & Confectionery Production in Ireland - Industry Market Research Report
... 2023, industry revenue is anticipated to swell at a compound annual rate of 2.4%. Between COVID-19, Brexit and global inflationary pressures, input prices have been highly volatile, causing industry revenue to fluctuate heavily. Increases in ... Read More
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United Kingdom (UK) Christmas Intentions - Analysing Buying Dynamics, Channel Usage, Spending and Retailer Selection
... of the Christmas retail occasion ahead of the event, analysing consumers' intentions for spending. Key Highlights Seasonal food & drink is trailing behind in 2023, driven by the milder weather. The proportion of consumers that ... Read More
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Cannabis Edibles Market Size - By Type (Baked goods, Confectionery, Beverages, Spreads), Cannabinoid Content (Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-dominant, Cannabidiol (CBD)-dominant, Balanced THC/CBD), Distribution Channel, Regional Outlook & Forecast, 2023 - 2032
... 16.5% CAGR between 2023 and 2032 due to emerging research advocating for legalized cannabis, highlighting its potential to reduce tobacco consumption. Studies suggest that legalizing cannabis offers a viable alternative to tobacco, potentially curbing its ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging in Thailand
... a strong immune system. In addition, COVID-19 restrictions resulted in reduced impulse and on-the-go consumption, while many consumers were also having to be more careful with their spending, given the impact that the pandemic had ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging in Singapore
... and gifts, contributing to consistent demand. Additionally, manufacturers have been introducing a wide variety of chocolate-based products, including premium and innovative options, to cater for evolving consumer tastes. The need for attractive and functional packaging ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging in the Philippines
... 2020, which continued, to some extent, in 2021. While all the main areas of confectionery were seeing positive growth in their packaging unit volumes in 2022, sales in many of them were still below their ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging in the US
... rising packaging volumes in 2022, although sugar confectionery turned to decline after an exceptional year in 2021, which negatively impacted packaging volumes of relevant pack types, such as aluminium foil and flexible aluminium/paper. Euromonitor International's ... Read More
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Sugar Confectionery in India
... perspective and interesting flavours. Falero, with its fruit-based chews, continues to lead the category, which can be attributed to various factors. Falero introduced a unique product to the Indian market by offering fruit-based chews. In ... Read More
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