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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Halal Foods Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Product Type (Raw Meat, Processed & Packed Food, Bakery & Confectionery, and Others), Distribution Channel, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa) – Market Forecast, 2025–2034
... the Middle East & Africa) – Market Forecast, 2025–2034 The global halal foods market size is expected to reach USD 6,817.18 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report ... Read More
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Global Energy Gum Market 2024-2028
... 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 the current market scenario, the latest ... Read More
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Saudi Arabia Food Fibers Market, By Type (Soluble Fibers, Insoluble Fibers); By Application (Dairy, Meat, Poultry, and Seafood, Bakery & Confectionery, Beverages, Ready to Eat (RTE) Products), Competitive Landscape & Forecast, 2019–2030
... Fibers Market Size Set to Cross USD 133 Million by 2030 Saudi Arabia Food Fibers Market is flourishing due to growing consumer awareness about dietary health, a growing focus on preventive healthcare, a rising preference ... Read More
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Confectionery Global Industry Guide 2019-2028
... of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the Market. Key Highlights The confectionery market consists of the retail sale of chocolate, gum and sugar confectionery products. The chocolate ... Read More
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Confectionery North America (NAFTA) Industry Guide 2019-2028
... also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the Market. Key Highlights The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is a trade agreement between the countries ... Read More
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Confectionery Global Industry Almanac 2019-2028
... of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the Market. Key Highlights The confectionery market consists of the retail sale of chocolate, gum and sugar confectionery products. The chocolate ... Read More
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Confectionery Top 5 Emerging Markets Industry Guide 2019-2028
... The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the Market. Key Highlights These countries contributed $31,967.1 million to the global confectionery industry in 2023, ... Read More
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Retail Occasions Series: UK Halloween 2024
... analyses the market, the major players, the main trends and consumer attitudes. The proportion of consumers buying for Halloween this year has risen by 13.8ppts on 2024 to 54.0%. We have not seen this level ... Read More
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Chocolate and Sugar Confectionery in Italy: ISIC 1543
... the Chocolate and Sugar Confectionery: ISIC 1543 market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands ... Read More
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Confectionery Wholesaling in the UK - Industry Market Research Report
... confectionery, like obesity, have deterred demand for several products high in sugar and fat. Many small wholesalers are operating in the industry alongside major confectionery producers' wholesale and distribution divisions, including Mondelez, Mars Wrigley Confectionery ... Read More
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Chocolate and Sugar Confectionery in Germany: ISIC 1543
... the Chocolate and Sugar Confectionery: ISIC 1543 market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands ... Read More
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Candies & Sweets: World Trade, Markets and Competitors
... flows of Candies & Sweets recorded a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) in $ of +9.5% in the period 2001-2008 and of +5.1% in the period 2009-2024. In the 2025-2028 scenario, world trade of Candies ... Read More
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United States of America Confectionery - Market Assessment and Forecasts to 2028
... volume terms, the sector is expected to grow from 3,047.1 million kg in 2023 to 3,262.7 million kg in 2028, registering a CAGR of 1.4%. Chocolate is the largest category in value and volume terms. ... Read More
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Confectionery in Indonesia
... key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The confectionery market consists of the retail sale of chocolate, gum and sugar confectionery products. The chocolate segment consists of all chocolate ... Read More
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Confectionery in Turkey
... key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The confectionery market consists of the retail sale of chocolate, gum and sugar confectionery products. The chocolate segment consists of all chocolate ... Read More
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Confectionery in the United States
... also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The confectionery market consists of the retail sale of chocolate, gum and sugar confectionery ... Read More
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Global Vegan Gummy Candy Market Growth 2024-2030
... market, the Vegan Gummy Candy is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 267.2 million by 2030 with a CAGR of 5.7% during review period. The research report highlights the growth potential of the global ... Read More
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Gum in India
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Sugar Confectionery in India
... flavours of gummies. Gummies, due to their fruit-derived ingredients, are gaining popularity as they are perceived as healthier alternatives to traditional sugar confectionery in the form of boiled sweets and toffees. Increased consciousness about sugar ... Read More
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Global Sugar Confectionery Market 2024-2028
... 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 the current market scenario, the latest ... Read More
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Sugar Confectionery in Brazil
... when the category experienced a demand slump due to limited impulse purchasing opportunities during the pandemic. The resurgence of out-of-home activities and increased consumer traffic in commercial areas is having a positive impact on volume ... Read More
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Gum in Brazil
... activities as consumer lifestyles normalise post-pandemic. The increased flow of individuals in urban centres and commercial areas is also positively impacting gum sales, although volume growth remains relatively static. Bubble gum, which typically contains a ... Read More
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Global Vegan Confectionery Market 2024 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2030
... and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD million by 2030 with a CAGR of % during review period. A range of vegan chocolate and sweets. All of the vegan confectionery is free of ... Read More
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Chocolate and Sugar Confectionery in Japan: ISIC 1543
... the Chocolate and Sugar Confectionery: ISIC 1543 market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands ... Read More
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2025 U.S. Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing Industry-Industry & Market Report
... The report features 2025 current and 2026 forecast estimates on the size of the industry (sales, establishments, employment) nationally and for all 50 U.S. States and over 900 metro areas. Written analysis is included on ... Read More
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