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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Chocolate and Sugar Confectionery in France: 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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Hard Boiled Candy Market Size, Trends, Analysis, and Outlook By Type (Fruit Flavored, Coffee Flavored, Mint Flavored, Others), By Application (Supermarkets/ Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Specialty Stores, Online Retail, Others), by Country, Segment, and Companies, 2024-2032
... Global Guava Market Size is valued at $1.1 Billion in 2024 and is forecast to register a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8% to reach $1.6 Billion by 2032. The guava market is experiencing robust growth ... Read More
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Vegan Confectionery Market Size, Trends, Analysis, and Outlook By Product (Chocolate, Sugar, Flour), By Distribution Channel (Offline, Online), by Country, Segment, and Companies, 2024-2032
... 2024 and is forecast to register a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3% to reach $3 Billion by 2032. The vegan confectionery market is being driven by rising consumer awareness of plant-based diets and ethical consumption. ... Read More
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Modified Flour Market Size, Trends, Analysis, and Outlook By Product (Wheat Flour, Maize Flour, Rice Flour, Soya Flour, Others), By Application (Bakery & Confectionery, Extruded Snacks, Soups, Packaged Food, Others), By Ingredient (Activated Carbon, Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC), Methylcellulose, Carboxy-methyl cellulose (CMC), Ethyl cellulose, Phosphorus Chemicals, Succinic Acid), By Sales Channel (Direct Sales, Modern Trade, Departmental Stores, Convenience Stores, Online Stores, Others), by Country, Segment, and Companies, 2024-2032
... Cellulose (MCC), Methylcellulose, Carboxy-methyl cellulose (CMC), Ethyl cellulose, Phosphorus Chemicals, Succinic Acid), By Sales Channel (Direct Sales, Modern Trade, Departmental Stores, Convenience Stores, Online Stores, Others), by Country, Segment, and Companies, 2024-2032 Global Mint Flavors ... Read More
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Medicated Confectionery Market Size, Trends, Analysis, and Outlook By Type (Chocolate, Snack Bars, Candy & Sugar Confectionery, Gum & Mint), By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Pharmaceuticals, Online Retail, Others), by Country, Segment, and Companies, 2024-2032
... 2024-2032 Global Medicated Confectionery Market Size is valued at $2.8 Billion in 2024 and is forecast to register a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6% to reach $3.7 Billion by 2032. The medicated confectionery market is ... Read More
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Vegan Snacks Market Size, Trends, Analysis, and Outlook By Product (Nuts & Seeds, Bakery, Savory, Confectionery, Others), By Distribution Channel (Offline, Online), by Country, Segment, and Companies, 2024-2032
... at $48.3 Billion in 2024 and is forecast to register a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2% to reach $84.2 Billion by 2032. The vegan snacks market is flourishing as consumers shift toward plant-based, clean-label snack ... Read More
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Popping Candy Market Size, Trends, Analysis, and Outlook By Type (Cola Flavor, Fruit Flavor, Chocolate Flavor), By Application (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Independent Retailers, Online, Others), By Specialty (Low-Carb, Low-Fat, Low-Sodium, Organic, Sugar-Free, Vegan, Others), By Packaging (Box, Jar, Multi-Pack, Pouch, Single-Serving), by Country, Segment, and Companies, 2024-2032
... Packaging (Box, Jar, Multi-Pack, Pouch, Single-Serving), by Country, Segment, and Companies, 2024-2032 Global Popping Candy Market Size is valued at $2.96 Billion in 2024 and is forecast to register a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% ... Read More
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Instant Fat Powder Market Size, Trends, Analysis, and Outlook By Type (High-fat, Low-fat), By End-User (Industrial, Infant Formula, Soups & Sauces, Dressing & Condiments, Nutrition, Beverages, Bakery and Confectionery, Others), by Country, Segment, and Companies, 2024-2032
... 2024-2032 Global Insect Alternative Protein Market Size is valued at $1.2 Billion in 2024 and is forecast to register a growth rate (CAGR) of 32.6% to reach $11.5 Billion by 2032. The Insect Alternative Protein ... Read More
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Global Energy Gum Market Size Study, by Application (Fitness Training/Exercising, Sports, Study, Business, Others), by Flavor (Mint, Fruit Flavor, Others), by Distribution Channel (Supermarket, Convenience Stores, Health Stores, Online), and Regional Forecasts 2022-2032
... Energy Gum Market, valued at approximately USD 106.4 million in 2023, is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9% from 2024 to 2032, reaching USD 263.4 million by the end ... Read More
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Non Functional Chewing Gum Market Size, Trends, Analysis, and Outlook By Type (Spearmint, Peppermint, Wintergreen, Fruit Flavors, Others), By Application (Supermarkets/ Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Specialty Stores, Online Retail, Others), by Country, Segment, and Companies, 2024-2032
... Global Non-dairy Milk Market Size is valued at $22.5 Million in 2024 and is forecast to register a growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6% to reach $50.4 Million by 2032. The Non Dairy Milk market is ... Read More
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Gum Arabic Market Size, Trends, Analysis, and Outlook By Type (Senegalia Senegal Gum, Vachellia Seyal Gum), By Application (Confectionery, Beverage Products, Bakery Products, Dairy Products, Sauces & Dressings, Others), By Function (Thickener, Fat Replacer, Stabilizer, Gelling Agent, Coating Agent, Others), by Country, Segment, and Companies, 2024-2032
... Gelling Agent, Coating Agent, Others), by Country, Segment, and Companies, 2024-2032 Global Gum Arabic Market Size is valued at $1.08 Billion in 2024 and is forecast to register a growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1% to ... Read More
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Gum Arabic Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application (Beverages, Dairy Products, Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals), By Source (Acacia Senegal, Acacia Seyal), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030
... Trends The global gum arabic market size is expected to reach USD 762.2 million in 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2025 to 2030. Gum arabic, also known as ... Read More
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2024 Chewing Gum Wholesale Global Market Size & Growth Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts
... 4 global regions (The Americas, Europe, Asia & Oceania, Africa & Middle East), 22 subregions, and 195 countries. Figures are from 2012 through 2023, with forecasts for 2024 and 2028. The historical data utilizes in-depth ... Read More
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2024 Candy Wholesale Global Market Size & Growth Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts
... regions (The Americas, Europe, Asia & Oceania, Africa & Middle East), 22 subregions, and 195 countries. Figures are from 2012 through 2023, with forecasts for 2024 and 2028. The historical data utilizes in-depth survey results ... Read More
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2024 Confectionery and Snack Foods Wholesale Global Market Size & Growth Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts
... growth, and share across 4 global regions (The Americas, Europe, Asia & Oceania, Africa & Middle East), 22 subregions, and 195 countries. Figures are from 2012 through 2023, with forecasts for 2024 and 2028. The ... Read More
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Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing - US Industry Market Research Report with Updated Recession Risk Forecasts
... the United States with over 100 data sets covering 2015-2028. This 63-page Kentley Insights report is packed with insightful data sets and forecasts to give you a comprehensive understanding of the industry including historical and ... Read More
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Chocolate and Chocolate Confectionery Manufacturing - US Industry Market Research Report with Updated Recession Risk Forecasts
... of the industry in the United States with over 100 data sets covering 2015-2028. This 63-page Kentley Insights report is packed with insightful data sets and forecasts to give you a comprehensive understanding of the ... Read More
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Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing - US Industry Market Research Report with Updated Recession Risk Forecasts
... of the industry in the United States with over 100 data sets covering 2015-2028. This 63-page Kentley Insights report is packed with insightful data sets and forecasts to give you a comprehensive understanding of the ... Read More
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Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate - US Industry Market Research Report with Updated Recession Risk Forecasts
... of the industry in the United States with over 100 data sets covering 2015-2028. This 63-page Kentley Insights report is packed with insightful data sets and forecasts to give you a comprehensive understanding of the ... Read More
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Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing from Cacao Beans - US Industry Market Research Report with Updated Recession Risk Forecasts
... comprehensive and in-depth assessments of the industry in the United States with over 100 data sets covering 2015-2028. This 63-page Kentley Insights report is packed with insightful data sets and forecasts to give you a ... Read More
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Confectionery & Nut Stores - US Industry Market Research Report with Updated Analysis & 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 Chocolate Confectionery Market: Analysis By Category (Tablets/Molded Bars, Countlines, Boxed Assortments, Chocolates Pouches and Bags, Seasonal Chocolates, Chocolates with Toys, and Others), By Product Type (Milk Chocolates, Dark Chocolates, and White Chocolates), By Price Point (Economy, Mid-Range, and Luxury), By Age Group (Adult, Children, and Geriatrics), By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Specialty Stores, E-commerce, Duty-free Stores, and Others), By Region Size and Trends with Impact of COVID-19 and Forecast up to 2029
... Point (Economy, Mid-Range, and Luxury), By Age Group (Adult, Children, and Geriatrics), By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Specialty Stores, E-commerce, Duty-free Stores, and Others), By Region Size and Trends with Impact of COVID-19 and ... Read More
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India Food Safety Testing Market, By Target Tested (Allergen, Chemical, Nutritional Labelling Testing, Pathogen, Physical, Residues & Contamination Testing, Shelf Life Testing); By Food Tested (Alcoholic & Non-alcoholic Beverages, Bakery & Confectionery, Dairy Products, Fresh Food, Functional Food, Infant Food, Meat & Poultry, Processed & Packaged Food); By Technology (Molecular Diagnostics, Rapid, Traditional, Microbiological Testing); By Food Test (Food Safety Testing, Food Authenticity Testing, Food Shelf Life Testing); By Application (Export, Import, Manufacturing, Processing, Retail, Service); By Region (North India, South India, East India, West India), Trend Analysis, Competitive Landscape & Forecast, 2019–2030
... Food, Functional Food, Infant Food, Meat & Poultry, Processed & Packaged Food); By Technology (Molecular Diagnostics, Rapid, Traditional, Microbiological Testing); By Food Test (Food Safety Testing, Food Authenticity Testing, Food Shelf Life Testing); By Application ... Read More
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United States Food Safety Testing Market, By Target Tested (Allergen, Chemical, Nutritional Labelling Testing, Pathogen, Physical, Residues & Contamination Testing, Shelf Life Testing); By Food Tested (Alcoholic & Non-alcoholic Beverages, Bakery & Confectionery, Dairy Products, Fresh Food, Functional Food, Infant Food, Meat & Poultry, Processed & Packaged Food, Others (including Sea Food)); By Technology (Molecular Diagnostics, Rapid, Traditional, Microbiological Testing, Others); By Food Test (Food Safety Testing, Food Authenticity Testing, Food Shelf Life Testing); By Application (Export, Import, Manufacturing, Processing, Retail, Service, Others), Trend Analysis, Competitive Landscape & Forecast, 2019–2030
... Fresh Food, Functional Food, Infant Food, Meat & Poultry, Processed & Packaged Food, Others (including Sea Food)); By Technology (Molecular Diagnostics, Rapid, Traditional, Microbiological Testing, Others); By Food Test (Food Safety Testing, Food Authenticity Testing, ... Read More
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Chewing Gum Market Report by Sugar Type (Sugar Free Chewing Gums, Sugared Chewing Gums), Product Type (Pellet, Stick/Tab, Centre-filled, Cut and Wrap, Ball, and Others), Distribution Channel (Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Pharmacies, Convenience Stores, Departmental Stores, Online, and Others), and Region 2024-2032
... Online, and Others), and Region 2024-2032 The global chewing gum market size reached US$ 27.8 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 37.6 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth ... Read More
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