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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Australia Gum (Confectionery) Market Size, Growth and Forecast Analytics, 2023-2028
... market review of Gum market in Australia. Gum - includes all bubble and chewing gum (including functional gum and sugar free gum). Also includes dental gums such as Air-Lift Dental Chewing Gum Gum market in ... Read More
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China Gum (Confectionery) Market Size, Growth and Forecast Analytics, 2023-2028
... market review of Gum market in China. Gum - includes all bubble and chewing gum (including functional gum and sugar free gum). Also includes dental gums such as Air-Lift Dental Chewing Gum Gum market in ... Read More
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Chile Gum (Confectionery) Market Size, Growth and Forecast Analytics, 2023-2028
... market review of Gum market in Chile. Gum - includes all bubble and chewing gum (including functional gum and sugar free gum). Also includes dental gums such as Air-Lift Dental Chewing Gum Gum market in ... Read More
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India Gum (Confectionery) Market Size, Growth and Forecast Analytics, 2023-2028
... market review of Gum market in India. Gum - includes all bubble and chewing gum (including functional gum and sugar free gum). Also includes dental gums such as Air-Lift Dental Chewing Gum Gum market in ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging in Saudi Arabia
... volumes for chocolate confectionery improved strongly in 2023 despite inflationary constraints. Brands released smaller pack sizes without lowering the price in an effort to absorb rising manufacturing costs; this allowed them to keep their prices ... Read More
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Argentina Sugar Confectionery
... post a contraction in retail volume sales, albeit slower than the decreases anticipated in other confectionery categories. All confectionery types are being affected as consumers look to economise on non-essential products in a tough economic ... Read More
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The United Arab Emirates Gum
... bustling social landscape filled with numerous events and gatherings, maintaining optimal oral hygiene and fresh breath is of paramount importance. As individuals from various cultural backgrounds interact regularly in social settings, the need to make ... Read More
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Romania Gum
... a breath freshener. Added to which, the VAT hikes in relation to high-sugar products have not affected gum negatively, as the majority of modern variants in chewing gum are sugar-free (no added sugar), alongside the ... Read More
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Egypt Sugar Confectionery
... of imported raw materials, such as sugar, thanks to multiple currency devaluations, rising energy costs and disrupted supply chains. These increased costs have been passed onto a population which is already suffering from low levels ... Read More
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Colombia Chocolate Confectionery
... high inflation rate, as retail volume sales decline. Nonetheless, the performance is supported by brand innovations catering to nostalgia, which is emerging as a key trend in snacking. As consumers seek food for comfort and ... Read More
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Azerbaijan Gum
... which are driving up unit prices and making consumers more inclined to curb non-essential spending. However, it also reflects the fact that the popularity of this product type has diminished somewhat in recent years due ... Read More
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Colombia Sugar Confectionery
... movement in retail current value sales of sugar confectionery. Over 2024, retail current value sales of sugar confectionery are projected to see a further double-digit increase, despite much slower, if good, retail volume growth. Euromonitor ... Read More
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Canada Sugar Confectionery
... led consumers to seek alternative sweet treats, such as chocolate confectionery. Secondly, heightened public health consciousness has resulted in a greater focus on product labels and ingredient lists. As a consequence, consumers are increasingly opting ... Read More
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Portugal Sugar Confectionery
... country, thus inflationary-led price increases are more inclined to deter consumers from purchasing. Added to which, sugar is one of the raw ingredients which has seen cost elevations, thus also creating challenges for manufacturers. Euromonitor ... Read More
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Portugal Gum
... have been relatively mild in gum – unlike those seen in many other snacks categories. This is because the cost of raw materials used in gum did not see notable cost increases or shortages, with ... Read More
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Switzerland Gum
... attributed largely to rising prices. In the context of the rising cost of living pushing consumers to focus their reduced purchasing power on essential items, increased prices had a significant negative impact on gum volume ... Read More
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Romania Chocolate Confectionery
... confectionery is also facing challenges form the high prices of raw cocoa, along with the 1 January 2024 VAT hikes for products with added sugar content exceeding 10g per 100g of product, pushing up VAT ... Read More
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Peru Chocolate Confectionery
... and has seen high-temperature records in several regions, prompting a greater preference in consumers for snacks that are fresh or at least are not usually associated with cold weather. Euromonitor International's Chocolate Confectionery in Peru ... Read More
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Sweden Chocolate Confectionery
... Moreover, the competition within chocolate confectionery is fierce, and while big brands dominate, small premium domestic brands are also active, receiving awards and carving out their niche shares. In order to increase consumer loyalty and ... Read More
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Azerbaijan Chocolate Confectionery
... inflation linked to the global recovery from the pandemic and the fallout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. With many people still inclined to rein in discretionary spending due to the rising cost of living, retail ... Read More
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Canada Gum
... interest, as preferences veer towards healthier snacking options. Even functional gums that boast oral health benefits or sugar-free varieties are often lumped into the broader category of sugary confectionery. As health consciousness continues to rise, ... Read More
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Canada Chocolate Confectionery
... half of the year, culminating in new record highs. Despite companies typically hedging against commodity price fluctuations, the rapid and substantial rise in cocoa prices necessitated price increases across many brands. This led to notable ... Read More
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Sweden Sugar Confectionery
... One interesting value-added sugar confectionery introduction towards the end of the review period was The Rebel Energy Bullets from Norway, which promised to deliver not only “great mouth-watering entertainment”, but is also infused with caffeine ... Read More
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The United Arab Emirates Chocolate Confectionery
... snacks, significantly transforming perceptions around diet and indulgence. Traditionally viewed as a source of empty calories contributing to weight gain and chronic diseases, sweet snacks are now being reconsidered as part of a balanced lifestyle. ... Read More
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Romania Sugar Confectionery
... 2024, from 9% to 19% for food products with added sugar (for which the total sugar content is at least 10g/100g product). By its very nature, sugar confectionery is feeling the brunt of this strongly. ... Read More
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