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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Confectionary Industry Forecasts - China Focus
... and rising consumer consumptions in China have transformed China’s society and economy. China is one of the world’s major producers for industrial and consumer products. Far outpacing other economies in the world, China is the ... Read More
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Confectionary Companies in China
... capabilities and rising consumer consumptions in China have transformed China’s society and economy. China is one of the world’s major producers for industrial and consumer products. Far outpacing other economies in the world, China is ... Read More
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Confectionary Markets in China
... high speed growth which has been stimulated by the consecutive increases of industrial output, imports & exports, consumer consumption and capital investment for over two decades. This new study examines China's economic trends, investment environment, ... Read More
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United States Confectionery Market Assessment by Categories, Distribution, Packaging, Consumergraphics and Forecasts to 2027
... level distribution data and companies market shares. The US confectionery sector is led by the chocolate category in both value and volume terms during 2022. The sugar confectionery category is forecast to register the fastest ... Read More
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Sugar Confectionery in Austria
... in 2023, contributing strongly to the overall good performance of sugar confectionery. New product launches in line with the health and wellness trend, including vegan pastilles, gums, jellies and chews, pushed sales and attracted consumer ... Read More
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Gum in Austria
... up demand for chewing gum in 2023. Gum is mainly consumed out of the house. Therefore, the fact that mobility was picking up again in the country after being extremely limited during the COVID-19 crisis ... Read More
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United Kingdom (UK) Halloween - Analyzing Market, Trends, Consumer Attitudes and Major Players, 2023 Update
... insight into the consumer dynamics and spending habits of UK consumers for Halloween. The report analyses the major players, the main trends, and consumer attitudes. The proportion of consumers buying any item for Halloween in ... Read More
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2024 Global: Manufacture Of Cocoa, Chocolate And Sugar Confectionery Industry-Industry Forecast (2030) report
... data for the period 2019 through 2030. Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the industry size nationally and by regions for 2018 to ... Read More
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2024 U.S. Candy, prepackaged cookies, & snack foods sold through Pharmacies & drug stores-Product & Retail report
... Estimates on product sales (product shipments value) are published historically for 2021, projections for 2022 to 2023 and forecasts for 2024 and 2025. Product sales include the total value of all products sold by all ... Read More
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2024 U.S. Candy, prepackaged cookies, & snack foods sold through Supermarkets & other grocery (except convenience) stores-Product & Retail report
... forecasts and demographics. Estimates on product sales (product shipments value) are published historically for 2021, projections for 2022 to 2023 and forecasts for 2024 and 2025. Product sales include the total value of all products ... Read More
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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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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 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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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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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 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 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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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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Gum in India
... gum tend to be made from small local grocers, and are dominated by cash transactions. Shopkeepers often give consumers gum in return for change. However, these kinds of transactions are declining with increasing digitalisation in ... Read More
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