Confectionery Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

The term “confectionery” typically encompasses products such as chocolate and non-chocolate candy; gum; ice cream and frozen desserts; cookies, cakes, and pastries; and other sweet goods such as jams, jellies, and preserves. Non-chocolate candy can be a wide-ranging term classification, particularly at the international level. Marzipan, fruit-paste candies, jelly beans, marshmallows, nut brittles, toffees, and mints all are classified as non-chocolate candies.

Confectionery is sold through one of the broadest spectrums of retail channels of any food product. These channels include supermarkets, grocery stores, mass merchandisers, drugstores, convenience stores, gourmet/specialty stores (including chocolate stores, bulk candy stores, specialty food stores, kitchenware stores, and chains owned by companies that both manufacture and retail chocolate), department stores, health and natural food stores, warehouse clubs, bakeries, coffeehouses and cafés, ethnic markets, movie theaters, kiosks and tobacco stores, card and gift shops, toy stores, office supply stores, florists, transportation terminals, mail-order catalogs, online stores on the Internet, and many others, as well as vending machines and street vendors.

Confectionary sales typically peak at holidays, including Christmas, Hanukkah, Valentine's Day, Easter, and Halloween, and confections are historically welcome as gifts and popular as self-indulgences. As a result,

MarketResearch.com’s catalog of reports focusing on confectionery also includes research on the burgeoning food gifting industry, which is expected to see healthy gains through 2016 and beyond.

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Confectionery Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Uruguay Sugar Confectionery

    ... normalcy, and 2024 is expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels. However, the recovery is not uniform across all subcategories. The lion's share of the growth can be attributed to pastilles, gummies, jellies, and chews. This category ... Read More

  • Australia Chocolate Confectionery

    ... issues with cocoa beans driving up the cost of production. A combination of climate and economic issues is resulting in cocoa production suffering in West Africa, a region which produces between 60-70% of cocoa beans ... Read More

  • Uruguay Chocolate Confectionery

    ... strategies across all channels, from modern grocery retailers to small local stores. This aimed to not only boost sales but also position chocolate as a more affordable snacking option compared to alternatives. Supermarkets and hypermarkets ... Read More

  • Australia Sugar Confectionery

    ... 2022, with the trend continuing into 2024. Price is one of the factors for consumers purchasing less sugar confectionery, with Australians spending less on snack foods and drinks to save money. Euromonitor International's Sugar Confectionery ... Read More

  • Slovenia Chocolate Confectionery

    ... in 2024 as consumers pursue increasingly busy lives. Although economic pressures have put pressure on sales as consumers have been forced to focus on basic necessities, these pressures have also helped to create a demand ... Read More

  • Slovenia Gum

    ... interacting more closely with friends and colleagues again the demand for chewing gum is increasing in 2024. Euromonitor International's Gum in Slovenia report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local ... Read More

  • Guatemala Chocolate Confectionery

    ... in such options, prominent examples of which include Tutto Chocolate with Baileys Irish Cream, Colombina Chocolate Con Leche Moments, Gallito Morenito with Caramelised Almonds, Ghirardelli Intense Dark Toffee Almond, Turin Dark Chocolate with Johnnie Walke... ... Read More

  • Uruguay Gum

    ... fully recover from the pre-pandemic slump. This sluggish return can be partly attributed to evolving social habits, particularly the rise of remote work in Uruguay. Chewing gum, often used by office workers as a breath ... Read More

  • Uzbekistan Sugar Confectionery

    ... and holidays and plays a significant role in cultural traditions. Additionally, the convenience and accessibility of these products align well with modern, fast-paced lifestyles, making them popular choices for on-the-go consumption. Despite a steady increase ... Read More

  • Australia Gum

    ... chewing gum in daily life, has diminished. With hybrid work environments and video conferencing becoming more common since the pandemic, there are fewer in-person engagements where consumers previously may have wanted to chew gum beforehand. ... Read More

  • Guatemala Gum

    ... (15 pieces). Buoyant demand is partly explained by growing appreciation for their convenience, as they keep gum fresh for longer and can easily be carried in handbags or stored in car glove compartments. Moreover, while ... Read More

  • Kazakhstan Chocolate Confectionery

    ... affecting the chocolate confectionery industry. However, on the positive side, supply chains have been reestablished since the era of disruptions, so we are seeing an increase in the number of available brands in the country. ... Read More

  • Uzbekistan Chocolate Confectionery

    ... also support volume sales by offering frequent discounts and promotions. Continuing population growth also supports volume sales. Euromonitor International's Chocolate Confectionery in Uzbekistan report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing ... Read More

  • Uzbekistan Gum

    ... gum as a breath freshener and there is a growing variety of formats available. Continuing population growth also boost volume sales. Euromonitor International's Gum in Uzbekistan report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a ... Read More

  • Pakistan Sugar Confectionery

    ... continuing growing population. In addition, a stabilising economy is expected to boost consumer confidence. Euromonitor International's Sugar Confectionery in Pakistan report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and ... Read More

  • Kazakhstan Gum

    ... returned to their work lives and social activities, thus reaching for gum to freshen the breath. It is, however, important to note that the significant value growth is being driven by inflationary pressures, while volume ... Read More

  • Lithuania Sugar Confectionery

    ... such as boiled sweets, continue to decline, as they are considered to contain an excessive amount of sugar in each portion. Consumers are also concerned about the impact of these products on dental health, and ... Read More

  • Lithuania Chocolate Confectionery

    ... due a decline in the rate of inflation, which will increase the purchasing power of households and encourage consumption. However, manufacturers are still experiencing rising operating costs, with prices of cocoa beans, for example, the ... Read More

  • Guatemala Sugar Confectionery

    ... specialist ethnic food stores in the country, in recent years they have become more widely available via mainstream grocery retailers channels such as small local grocers and supermarkets. Pastilles, gummies, jellies and chews, boiled sweets ... Read More

  • Pakistan Chocolate Confectionery

    ... by population growth. This positive picture is in spite of continuing soaring inflation, though growth has eased from the previous year. The economy is showing signs of stabilisation and this is expected to boost consumer ... Read More

  • Pakistan Gum

    ... growth also supports increased volume sales. Bubble gum remains the much larger product in terms of volume sales, and also registers the highest current value growth. Euromonitor International's Gum in Pakistan report offers in-depth knowledge ... Read More

  • Slovenia Sugar Confectionery

    ... rising production costs have been reflected in rising product prices while consumers have become increasingly aware of the long-term impact on health. In an effort to address these health concerns some manufacturers have focused on ... Read More

  • Japan Chocolate - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2024 - 2030)

    ... USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 2.50% during the forecast period (2024-2030). Increasing networking of stores benefits the supermarkets/hypermarkets and convenience stores, making almost 70% of the value share Convenience stores are the ... Read More

  • Brazil Chocolate - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2024 - 2030)

    ... USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.38% during the forecast period (2024-2030). Supermarkets/hypermarkets and convenience stores collectively hold a major share, along with a strong presence across the country Supermarkets/hypermarkets have always maintained ... Read More

  • Philippines Gum

    ... sacrifice these products, especially if they are working within limited budgets. This has been the case the large numbers of Filipinos a result of the economic impact of measures imposed to contain the (COVID-19) pandemic ... Read More

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