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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Italy Breath Fresheners (non-confectionery) (Oral Hygiene) Market Size, Growth and Forecast Analytics, 2023-2028
... Fresheners (non-confectionery) market in Italy. Breath Fresheners (non confectionery) - all spray breath fresheners and fresh breath strips. Excludes tongue cleaners and other such devices. Breath Fresheners (non-confectionery) market in Italy registered a positive compound ... Read More
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Confectionery Manufacturers (UK) - Industry Report
... the most attractive acquisition opportunities • Analyse industry trends • Benchmark their own financial performance Using an exclusive methodology, a quick glance of this Confectionery Manufacturers (UK) report will tell you the companies that have ... Read More
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Confectionery Retailers (UK) - Industry Report
... the most attractive acquisition opportunities • Analyse industry trends • Benchmark their own financial performance Using an exclusive methodology, a quick glance of this Confectionery Retailers (UK) report will tell you the companies that have ... Read More
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Sugar Confectionery in Belgium
... with volume sales expected to stagnate in 2025. Indeed, the mindful indulgence trend is driving consumers towards other confectionery categories. Moreover, conservative consumer spending in the context of pressure on purchasing power is resulting in ... Read More
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Austria Bakery & Confectionery Product Manufacturers - Austria (Top 10) - Industry Report
... • Identify the market leaders • Spot companies heading for failure • Seek out the most attractive acquisition opportunities • Analyse industry trends • Benchmark their own financial performance Using an exclusive methodology, a quick ... Read More
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Gum in Finland
... xylitol gum faces competition from xylitol-sweetened mints, which also carry health claims, in Finland. For example, the leading player Cloetta Suomi not only offers a wide range of Jenkki xylitol gum, but also mints like ... Read More
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Sugar Confectionery in Switzerland
... upward pressure on average retail prices. While this inflationary dynamic has strained purchasing power for some consumers, it has also led brands to double down on product innovation and limited edition launches to sustain consumer ... Read More
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Sugar Confectionery in Finland
... impressive aisles of these products. As the competition is fierce, players concentrate on catering to demand, paying attention to what consumers want. Especially, individual indulgence shows in the good sales of the pick ‘n’ mix. ... Read More
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Poland Confectionery - Industry Report
... attractive acquisition opportunities • Analyse industry trends • Benchmark their own financial performance Using an exclusive methodology, a quick glance of this Confectionery (Poland) report will tell you the companies that have a declining financial ... Read More
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Poland Confectionery Manufacturers - Industry Report
... the most attractive acquisition opportunities • Analyse industry trends • Benchmark their own financial performance Using an exclusive methodology, a quick glance of this Confectionery Manufacturers (Poland) report will tell you the companies that have ... Read More
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Confectionery (UK) - Industry Report
... attractive acquisition opportunities • Analyse industry trends • Benchmark their own financial performance Using an exclusive methodology, a quick glance of this Confectionery (UK) report will tell you the companies that have a declining financial ... Read More
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Gum in Switzerland
... as well as from growing consumer awareness around the environmental impact of littering. Euromonitor International's Gum in Switzerland report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable ... Read More
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Gum in Belgium
... suffering from a negative image in health and wellness terms. Secondly, gum has seen very little innovation in recent years. Finally, the category is suffering from competition from other confectionery categories, such as mints. Bubble ... Read More
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Gum in Mexico
... of health and wellness trends and, particularly, the negative impact of sugar on health. Chewing gum is a more significant category than bubble gum, seeing stronger sales and being a larger size overall. Euromonitor International's ... Read More
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Gum in the United Arab Emirates
... to sugar-free chewing gum, driving a notable rise in demand. As more individuals seek healthier alternatives to traditional sugared options, brand owners are responding with innovative product formats and a wider variety of flavours to ... Read More
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Sugar Confectionery in Vietnam
... targeting children and young adults as their core consumer groups. Recognising the influential role of social media in shaping consumer trends, companies are investing in l creative campaigns aimed at generating viral attention and increasing ... Read More
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Gum in Malaysia
... breath and maintain alertness during long commutes. These functional benefits have helped chewing gum retain a loyal consumer base, even as other snacks categories have diversified. Brands like Doublemint and Extra remain staples in convenience ... Read More
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Gum in Vietnam
... - a benefit highly valued in Vietnam’s culinary culture, where meals often incorporate intensely flavoured ingredients such as fish sauce and garlic. This cultural habit, particularly prevalent among working adults, supports sales as chewing gum ... Read More
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Sugar Confectionery in the United Arab Emirates
... sugar confectionery in the market, mirroring the shift witnessed in consumer preferences and modern lifestyles. Consumers are increasingly drawn to confectionery products that offer moments of delight and sensory pleasure, treating them as small luxuries ... Read More
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Sugar Confectionery in Mexico
... reduced-sugar products. Indeed, overarching health and wellbeing trends have led to a rising demand for low-sugar and functional products. In sugar confectionery, this is seen with options which contain natural ingredients and sweeteners, or those ... Read More
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Sugar Confectionery in Malaysia
... such as chewy, sour, or texturally rich. This is evident in the popularity of items like Peppinez sour-filled candies and Sochew Bars, which combine sticky textures with bold flavours. These products not only appeal to ... Read More
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Sugar Confectionery in China
... leading both value and volume growth. Boiled sweets, by contrast, is in decline. Euromonitor International's Sugar Confectionery in China report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding ... Read More
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Sugar Confectionery in Canada
... caused by price increases. Retailers are targeting indulgent occasions through promotional pricing of sugar confectionery, resulting in volume growth despite a slight slowdown in retail value sales due to lower average prices. Euromonitor International's Sugar ... Read More
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Gum in the US
... with pre-pandemic trends as consumers increasingly shift away from gum towards healthier snack alternatives. A significant factor behind this change is gum’s perceived lack of nutritional benefit, which has reduced its appeal among health-conscious consumers. ... Read More
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Sugar Confectionery in the US
... by American consumers shifting away from chocolate products considering dramatic rises in global cocoa prices which have made chocolate less accessible to cost-sensitive shoppers. Sugar confectionery has consequently become a more attractive and affordable... Euromonitor ... Read More
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