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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India Confectionary Market: Market Size, Forecast, Insights, and Competitive Landscape
... understanding of the market along with market sizing, forecast, drivers, challenges, and competitive landscape. The report presents a clear picture of the Indian confectionery market by segmenting the market based on product type, age group, ... Read More
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Sugar Free Lifesavers Market, By Product Type (Hard Candy, Gummies, Chewy Candy, Fruit Chews, and Others), By Flavor (Mint, Fruit, and Mixed flavors), By Packaging Types (Individual packs, Multi-pack (family size), and Bulk packaging), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa)
... Geography (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa) Global sugar free lifesavers market growth is driven by rising health consciousness among consumers and growing prevalence of lifestyle diseases. Sugar free candies ... Read More
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Confectionery & Nut Stores - 2024 U.S. Market Research Report with Updated Recession Risk Forecasts
... of the retail sector in the United States with over 100 data sets covering 2015-2028. This Kentley Insights report includes historical and forecasted market size, ecommerce, product lines, inventory turns, gross margin, profitability, financial ratios, ... Read More
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Global Candy & Chocolate Manufacturing - Industry Market Research Report
... growth was price based. Rising cocoa and sugar prices have forced manufacturers to pass some of these costs onto consumers, propping up growth. Even amid the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, these prices climbed. Acquisition ... Read More
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Confectionery Retailers (UK) - Industry Report
... the most attractive acquisition opportunities • Analyse industry trends • Benchmark their own financial performance Using an exclusive methodology, a quick glance of this Confectionery Retailers (UK) report will tell you the companies that have ... Read More
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Confectionery Manufacturers (UK) - Industry Report
... the most attractive acquisition opportunities • Analyse industry trends • Benchmark their own financial performance Using an exclusive methodology, a quick glance of this Confectionery Manufacturers (UK) report will tell you the companies that have ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging in Singapore
... excellent product protection, preserving the freshness and flavour of confectionery by acting as a barrier against external factors such as moisture and air. Its lightweight nature reduces transportation costs and environmental impact, aligning with sustainability ... Read More
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Confectionery (UK) - Industry Report
... attractive acquisition opportunities • Analyse industry trends • Benchmark their own financial performance Using an exclusive methodology, a quick glance of this Confectionery (UK) report will tell you the companies that have a declining financial ... Read More
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South Africa Sugar Confectionery
... confectionery category due to strong price increases. Sugar confectionery is still expected to record a retail volume decline in 2024, as prices have also been increasing strongly in this category, and consumers are struggling with ... Read More
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South Africa Chocolate Confectionery
... with retail volume sales expected to continue to decline in this year. With rising prices and constrained household budgets, some consumers have been reducing their spending on non-essential items, including chocolate confectionery. In response to ... Read More
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South Africa Gum
... set to contribute to slight declines in retail volume sales for both chewing gum and bubble gum. Nevertheless, despite the financial pressure consumers have been experiencing, the gum category is not anticipated to see such ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging in the Philippines
... sugar confectionery – and this applies to both imported and local brands. In addition to being used heavily as primary packaging by a wide range of brands, from economy to premium, flexible plastic is also ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging in Romania
... moisture, air and light, and flexible plastic packaging can provide a barrier against these elements, helping to maintain the freshness, flavour and texture of the products. As confectionery products are often consumed on the go, ... Read More
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Global Licorice Extract Market 2024-2028
... report on the licorice extract market 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 ... Read More
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Malaysia Gum
... living, thanks to ongoing pressures, which has dampened consumers' propensity to indulge themselves with discretionary items. At the same time, the weakening of the local currency, the ringgit, against the US dollar, has translated into ... Read More
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Malaysia Chocolate Confectionery
... spiral to an all-time high. Cacao prices, for example, surged at the beginning of the year, due to unfavourable weather conditions in West Africa, home to a significant proportion of the world’s cacao supply. With ... Read More
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Malaysia Sugar Confectionery
... costs. This is due to the increasing prices of raw ingredients, such as sugar, as well as higher energy and transportation costs, sparked by the ramifications of the Israel-Hamas war and the conflict in Ukraine. ... Read More
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Lithuania Gum
... there is a widespread perception in Lithuania that gum is anti-social, and this continues to challenge consumption of both chewing gum, and bubble gum, both of which have been banned at educational institutions. Bubble gum ... Read More
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Kazakhstan Sugar Confectionery
... raw materials have been resolved, which helps to support the category overall. We also note that prices between chocolate confectionery and sugar confectionery are not significantly different, so we are not seeing any notable trends ... Read More
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Uruguay Sugar Confectionery
... normalcy, and 2024 is expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels. However, the recovery is not uniform across all subcategories. The lion's share of the growth can be attributed to pastilles, gummies, jellies, and chews. This category ... Read More
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Australia Chocolate Confectionery
... issues with cocoa beans driving up the cost of production. A combination of climate and economic issues is resulting in cocoa production suffering in West Africa, a region which produces between 60-70% of cocoa beans ... Read More
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Uruguay Chocolate Confectionery
... strategies across all channels, from modern grocery retailers to small local stores. This aimed to not only boost sales but also position chocolate as a more affordable snacking option compared to alternatives. Supermarkets and hypermarkets ... Read More
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Australia Sugar Confectionery
... 2022, with the trend continuing into 2024. Price is one of the factors for consumers purchasing less sugar confectionery, with Australians spending less on snack foods and drinks to save money. Euromonitor International's Sugar Confectionery ... Read More
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Slovenia Chocolate Confectionery
... in 2024 as consumers pursue increasingly busy lives. Although economic pressures have put pressure on sales as consumers have been forced to focus on basic necessities, these pressures have also helped to create a demand ... Read More
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Slovenia Gum
... interacting more closely with friends and colleagues again the demand for chewing gum is increasing in 2024. Euromonitor International's Gum in Slovenia report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local ... Read More
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