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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Energy Gums Market Report by Flavor (Mint, Fruit Flavor, and Others), Application (Fitness Training and Exercising, Sports, Study, Business, and Others), Distribution Channel (Online, Offline), and Region 2025-2033
... The rising consumer demand for health and fitness supplements, easy availability through e-commerce platforms and the increased participation in sports and physical activities are driving the market growth. Energy gums are a soft, energy-rich, flavor-filled ... Read More
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Vegan Confectioneries
... CAGR of 9.0% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Chocolate, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 8.4% CAGR and reach US$1.3 Billion by the end of the analysis period. ... Read More
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B2B Chocolate Market Size, Share, and Outlook, 2025 Report- By Type (Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, Compound Chocolate, Others), Form (Chocolate Bars, Chocolate Candies, Chocolate coated Nuts and Fruits, Truffles, Pralines, Others), Application (Bakery and Confectionery, Dairy and Frozen Desert, Syrups and Spreads, Beverages, Bakery and Pastry, Others), Price Range (Economic, Mid-range, Premium), Consumer Preferences (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Fair Trade, Sugar-free, Others), and Companies, 2021-2032
... market is a thriving business that is poised to keep growing and presents potential growth opportunities for companies across the industry value chain. The comprehensive market research report presents 12-year historic and forecast data on ... Read More
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Confectionery Market Size, Share, and Outlook, 2025 Report- By Type (Chocolate Confectionery, Sugar Confectionery, Snack Bars, Gums), Distribution Channel (Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Specialist Retailers, Others), and Companies, 2021-2032
... thriving business that is poised to keep growing and presents potential growth opportunities for companies across the industry value chain. The comprehensive market research report presents 12-year historic and forecast data on Confectionery segments across ... Read More
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Mints
... 4.5% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Peppermint, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.8% CAGR and reach US$3.4 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in ... Read More
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Confectionery Processing Equipment
... at a CAGR of 6.5% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Soft Confectionery, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 7.6% CAGR and reach US$3.3 Billion by the end of ... Read More
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Candy
... 2.7% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Non-Chocolate Candy, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 2.1% CAGR and reach US$187.8 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth ... Read More
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Sugar Confectionery Market Size, Share, and Outlook, 2025 Report- By Type (Hard-boiled Sweets, Caramels and Toffees, Gums and Jellies, Medicated Confectionery, Mints, Others), Application (Dessert, Drinks, Ice Cream, Others), Distribution Channel (Online, Offline), and Companies, 2021-2032
... market is a thriving business that is poised to keep growing and presents potential growth opportunities for companies across the industry value chain. The comprehensive market research report presents 12-year historic and forecast data on ... Read More
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Confectionery Packaging
... CAGR of 5.5% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Plastic, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.1% CAGR and reach US$4.1 Billion by the end of the analysis period. ... Read More
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Caramel Ingredients
... CAGR of 6.7% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Liquid, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 6.6% CAGR and reach US$2.1 Billion by the end of the analysis period. ... Read More
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Travel Retail Market Outlook 2025-2034: Market Share, and Growth Analysis By Product Type (Perfume and Cosmetics, Wine and Spirit, Electronics, Luxury Goods, Food, Confectionery, and Catering, Tobacco, Other Products),By Channel ,By End Users
... Retail Market, encompassing duty-free and duty-paid sales in airports, airlines, cruise lines, and border stores, continues to be a vibrant segment of the global retail landscape. Offering a wide range of products such as luxury ... Read More
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Confectioneries
... 5.0% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Chocolate, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.5% CAGR and reach US$226.7 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in ... Read More
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Sugar Confectionery
... CAGR of 4.8% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Hard-Boiled Sweets, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.4% CAGR and reach US$22.8 Billion by the end of the analysis ... Read More
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Retail Chocolate Market Size, Share, and Outlook, 2025 Report- By Type (Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, White Chocolate), Form (Bars, Candies, Chocolate-Coated Nuts and Fruits, Truffles, Pralines, Others), Price Range (Economic, Mid-Range, Premium), Product (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Fair Trade, Sugar-free, Others), End-User (Children, Teenagers, Adults, Senior Citizens), and Companies, 2021-2032
... market is a thriving business that is poised to keep growing and presents potential growth opportunities for companies across the industry value chain. The comprehensive market research report presents 12-year historic and forecast data on ... Read More
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Gums (Chewing Gum and Bubble Gum)
... reach US$48.4 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.2% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Chewing Gum, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.0% CAGR and reach ... Read More
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Snack Foods
... CAGR of 5.8% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Bakery Snacks, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.8% CAGR and reach US$359.6 Billion by the end of the analysis ... Read More
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Confectionery Ingredients
... CAGR of 3.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Chocolate & Cocoa, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.9% CAGR and reach US$39.4 Billion by the end of the ... Read More
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Candies & Sweets: World Trade, Markets and Competitors
... (CAGR) in $ of +9.5% in the period 2001-2008 and of +5.2% in the period 2009-2024. In the 2025-2028 scenario, world trade of Candies & Sweets is expected to have a CAGR of +3.7% in ... Read More
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Sugar Confectionery Market Size, Share, Trends, Analysis, and Forecast 2025-2034 | Global Industry Growth, Competitive Landscape, Opportunities, and Challenges
... a major segment of the global sweets industry, encompassing a wide variety of products, including candies, gummies, chocolates, and licorice. These products are consumed worldwide as snacks, treats, or indulgent experiences, with a growing emphasis ... Read More
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Global Functional Chewing Gum Market 2025-2029
... chewing gum 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 the current market ... Read More
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2025 Global Forecast for Licorice Candy Market (2026-2031 Outlook)-High Tech Outlook Report
... service category is within the NAICS Food Manufacturing industry. The product or service category is within the NAICS Food Manufacturing industry. The global market is expected to increase from USD xx billion in 2026 to ... Read More
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2025 Global Forecast for Liquor Confectionery Market (2026-2031 Outlook)-High Tech Outlook Report
... service category is within the NAICS Food Manufacturing industry. The product or service category is within the NAICS Food Manufacturing industry. The global market is expected to increase from USD xx billion in 2026 to ... Read More
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Food Market Outlook 2025: Inflation, Tariffs, the Rise of Weight Loss Medications & More
... predictions and recommendations that are designed to guide retailers, wholesalers, service providers as well as food processors, packaging firms and investors in making decisions for their business about the food market. The report discusses inflation, ... Read More
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Global Mints Market 2025-2029
... 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 trends and drivers, ... Read More
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Global Vegan Chewing Gum Market Growth 2025-2031
... to 2031. Vegan chewing gum is a type of chewing gum that does not contain any animal-derived ingredients. Traditional chewing gums often use gelatin, which is made from animal collagen (usually from pigs or cows), ... Read More
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