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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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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Guatemala Chocolate Confectionery
... in such options, prominent examples of which include Tutto Chocolate with Baileys Irish Cream, Colombina Chocolate Con Leche Moments, Gallito Morenito with Caramelised Almonds, Ghirardelli Intense Dark Toffee Almond, Turin Dark Chocolate with Johnnie Walke... ... Read More
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Uruguay Gum
... fully recover from the pre-pandemic slump. This sluggish return can be partly attributed to evolving social habits, particularly the rise of remote work in Uruguay. Chewing gum, often used by office workers as a breath ... Read More
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Uzbekistan Sugar Confectionery
... and holidays and plays a significant role in cultural traditions. Additionally, the convenience and accessibility of these products align well with modern, fast-paced lifestyles, making them popular choices for on-the-go consumption. Despite a steady increase ... Read More
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Australia Gum
... chewing gum in daily life, has diminished. With hybrid work environments and video conferencing becoming more common since the pandemic, there are fewer in-person engagements where consumers previously may have wanted to chew gum beforehand. ... Read More
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Guatemala Gum
... (15 pieces). Buoyant demand is partly explained by growing appreciation for their convenience, as they keep gum fresh for longer and can easily be carried in handbags or stored in car glove compartments. Moreover, while ... Read More
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Kazakhstan Chocolate Confectionery
... affecting the chocolate confectionery industry. However, on the positive side, supply chains have been reestablished since the era of disruptions, so we are seeing an increase in the number of available brands in the country. ... Read More
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Uzbekistan Chocolate Confectionery
... also support volume sales by offering frequent discounts and promotions. Continuing population growth also supports volume sales. Euromonitor International's Chocolate Confectionery in Uzbekistan report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing ... Read More
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Uzbekistan Gum
... gum as a breath freshener and there is a growing variety of formats available. Continuing population growth also boost volume sales. Euromonitor International's Gum in Uzbekistan report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a ... Read More
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Lithuania Chocolate Confectionery
... due a decline in the rate of inflation, which will increase the purchasing power of households and encourage consumption. However, manufacturers are still experiencing rising operating costs, with prices of cocoa beans, for example, the ... Read More
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Guatemala Sugar Confectionery
... specialist ethnic food stores in the country, in recent years they have become more widely available via mainstream grocery retailers channels such as small local grocers and supermarkets. Pastilles, gummies, jellies and chews, boiled sweets ... Read More
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Pakistan Chocolate Confectionery
... by population growth. This positive picture is in spite of continuing soaring inflation, though growth has eased from the previous year. The economy is showing signs of stabilisation and this is expected to boost consumer ... Read More
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Pakistan Gum
... growth also supports increased volume sales. Bubble gum remains the much larger product in terms of volume sales, and also registers the highest current value growth. Euromonitor International's Gum in Pakistan report offers in-depth knowledge ... Read More
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