The candy market is expected to grow from USD 217.8 billion in 2020 to USD 290.7 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 3.8% during the forecast period 2021-2028.
Candy is a food that is made with sugar as its vital ingredient. These candies come in different sizes and unique shapes in different colors and flavors. Candies are also called confectionaries, including artificial sweeteners, honey, fruits, nuts, milk, and chocolate to produce small bite-sized pieces of candy. The impulsive purchase behavior of the consumers combined with the availability of significant variants of candy has significantly increased the demand for candy in the market. Caramel, gums, jellies and mints are some of the types of candies available in the market. It is a seasonal market with soaring sales during festive seasons.
The factors driving the market are the increase in the disposable income of the consumers, the hike in demand from the young population and children, especially during festive seasons and for celebrations. The factors restraining the market are the growing concerns about the high sugar content in the candies as sugar is the key ingredient and also rising concerns about obesity and diabetes due to high sugar consumptions has a negative impact and restrains the growth of the market. Developing sugar-free and low-calories candy substitutes is an excellent opportunity to expand the market.
This study delivers a comprehensive analysis of type, distribution channels and region. The type segment includes chocolate candy, sugar candy, gum candy. Sugar candy held the largest market share in 2020 and is expected to remain dominant throughout the forecast period. This is mainly due to the introduction of innovative products in different shapes, sizes and flavors which appeal to the consumers.
The distribution channels segment includes traditional grocery stores, convenience stores, online sales channel, supermarkets/hypermarkets, and departmental stores. The supermarkets/hypermarkets held the largest market share in 2020 as they provide a one-stop solution for all the shopping requirements of the consumers and make their purchasing experience more manageable. However, the online sales channel is expected to grow during the forecast period due to the various discounts offered online.
The market has been divided into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America. Europe dominated the market and held the largest market share in 2020, owing to the growth in innovations in the candy market. Europe is followed by North America, which has also witnessed rapid growth due to the rising consumption of candies in all age groups. However, Asia-Pacific has the highest CAGR and is expected to grow more during the forecast period. The increase in the population and the brand new launches by major players contribute to the growth in the Asia-Pacific market.
Some of the major players who are currently operating in the global candy market are The Ferrero Group., Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd., THE HERSHEY COMPANY, Quality Candy Company, Nestlé, Cloetta, General Mills Inc., Mondelēz International, Kellogg NA Co, Mars, Incorporated, pladis global, LOTTE CONFECTIONERY CO.LTD., August Storck, Perfetti Van Melle, Muskoka Candy Company, HARIBO of America, Inc, Arcor, Sweet Candy Company., THE BANG CANDY COMPANY, palmer-candy., SUGARFINA INC., Jelly Belly Candy Company.
Candy Market Analysis and Forecast, Type
Candy Market Analysis and Forecast, Distribution channels
Report Description:
1. Introduction
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Research Scope
1.4. Currency
1.5. Key Target Audience
2. Research Methodology and Assumptions
3. Executive Summary
4. Premium Insights
4.1. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.2. Value Chain Analysis
4.3. Top Investment Pockets
4.3.1. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Type
4.3.2. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Distribution Channels
4.3.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region
4.4. Industry Trends
5. Market Dynamics
5.1. Market Evaluation
5.2. Drivers
5.2.1. Increase in disposable income of consumers
5.2.2. Growing demand from young population and children
5.3. Restraints
5.3.1. Growing concerns about obesity and diabetes
5.4. Opportunities
5.4.1. Developing sugar-free, low-calorie candies
6. Global Candy Market Analysis and Forecast, By Type
6.1. Segment Overview
6.2. Chocolate candy
6.3. Sugar candy
6.4. Gum candy
7. Global Candy Market Analysis and Forecast, By Distribution Channels
7.1. Segment Overview
7.2. Traditional Grocery Stores
7.3. Convenience Stores
7.4. Online Sales Channel
7.5. Supermarkets/Hypermarket
7.6. Departmental Stores
8. Global Candy Market Analysis and Forecast, By Regional Analysis
8.1. Segment Overview
8.2. North America
8.2.1. U.S.
8.2.2. Canada
8.2.3. Mexico
8.3. Europe
8.3.1. Germany
8.3.2. France
8.3.3. U.K.
8.3.4. Italy
8.3.5. Spain
8.4. Asia-Pacific
8.4.1. Japan
8.4.2. China
8.4.3. India
8.5. South America
8.5.1. Brazil
8.6. Middle East and Africa
8.6.1. UAE
8.6.2. South Africa
9. Global Candy Market-Competitive Landscape
9.1. Overview
9.2. Market Share of Key Players in Global Candy Market
9.2.1. Global Company Market Share
9.2.2. Europe Company Market Share
9.2.3. North America Company Market Share
9.2.4. Asia-Pacific Company Market Share
9.3. Competitive Situations and Trends
9.3.1. Distribution Channels Launches and Developments
9.3.2. Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements
9.3.3. Mergers & Acquisitions
9.3.4. Expansions
10. Company Profiles
10.1. The Ferrero Group.
10.1.1. Business Overview
10.1.2. Company Snapshot
10.1.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.1.4. Company Distribution Channels Portfolio
10.1.5. Recent Developments
10.1.6. SWOT Analysis
10.2. Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd.
10.2.1. Business Overview
10.2.2. Company Snapshot
10.2.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.2.4. Company Distribution Channels Portfolio
10.2.5. Recent Developments
10.2.6. SWOT Analysis
10.3. THE HERSHEY COMPANY
10.3.1. Business Overview
10.3.2. Company Snapshot
10.3.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.3.4. Company Distribution Channels Portfolio
10.3.5. Recent Developments
10.3.6. SWOT Analysis
10.4. Mars
10.4.1. Business Overview
10.4.2. Company Snapshot
10.4.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.4.4. Company Distribution Channels Portfolio
10.4.5. Recent Developments
10.4.6. SWOT Analysis
10.5. Quality Candy Company
10.5.1. Business Overview
10.5.2. Company Snapshot
10.5.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.5.4. Company Distribution Channels Portfolio
10.5.5. Recent Developments
10.5.6. SWOT Analysis
10.6. Cloetta
10.6.1. Business Overview
10.6.2. Company Snapshot
10.6.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.6.4. Company Distribution Channels Portfolio
10.6.5. Recent Developments
10.6.6. SWOT Analysis
10.7. Nestlé
10.7.1. Business Overview
10.7.2. Company Snapshot
10.7.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.7.4. Company Distribution Channels Portfolio
10.7.5. Recent Developments
10.7.6. SWOT Analysis
10.8. Pladis global
10.8.1. Business Overview
10.8.2. Company Snapshot
10.8.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.8.4. Company Distribution Channels Portfolio
10.8.5. Recent Developments
10.8.6. SWOT Analysis
10.9. LOTTE CONFECTIONERY CO.LTD.
10.9.1. Business Overview
10.9.2. Company Snapshot
10.9.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.9.4. Company Distribution Channels Portfolio
10.9.5. Recent Developments
10.9.6. SWOT Analysis
10.10. August Storck
10.10.1. Business Overview
10.10.2. Company Snapshot
10.10.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.10.4. Company Distribution Channels Portfolio
10.10.5. Recent Developments
10.10.6. SWOT Analysis
10.11. Perfetti Van Melle
10.11.1. Business Overview
10.11.2. Company Snapshot
10.11.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.11.4. Company Distribution Channels Portfolio
10.11.5. Recent Developments
10.11.6. SWOT Analysis
10.12. Muskoka candy company
10.12.1. Business Overview
10.12.2. Company Snapshot
10.12.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.12.4. Company Distribution Channels Portfolio
10.12.5. Recent Developments
10.12.6. SWOT Analysis
10.13. Sweet Candy Company
10.13.1. Business Overview
10.13.2. Company Snapshot
10.13.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.13.4. Company Distribution Channels Portfolio
10.13.5. Recent Developments
10.13.6. SWOT Analysis
10.14. Palmer-candy
10.14.1. Business Overview
10.14.2. Company Snapshot
10.14.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.14.4. Company Distribution Channels Portfolio
10.14.5. Recent Developments
10.14.6. SWOT Analysis
10.15. Jelly belly candy company
10.15.1. Business Overview
10.15.2. Company Snapshot
10.15.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.15.4. Company Distribution Channels Portfolio
10.15.5. Recent Developments
10.15.6. SWOT Analysis
List of Table
1. Global Candy Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
2. Global Chocolate candy, Candy Market, By Region, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
3. GlobalSugar candy, Candy Market, By Region, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
4. GlobalGum candy, Candy Market, By Region, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
5. Global Candy Market, By Distribution Channels, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
6. Global Traditional grocery stores, Candy Market, By Region, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
7. Global Convenience stores, Candy Market, By Region, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
8. Global Online sales channels, Candy Market, By Region, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
9. Global Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Candy Market, By Region, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
10. Global Departmental stores, Candy Market, By Region, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
11. North America Candy Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
12. North America Candy Market, By Distribution Channels, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
13. U.S. Candy Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
14. U.S. Candy Market, By Distribution Channels, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
15. Canada Candy Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
16. CanadaCandy Market, By Distribution Channels, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
17. Mexico Candy Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
18. Mexico Candy Market, By Distribution Channels, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
19. Europe Candy Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
20. Europe Candy Market, By Distribution Channels, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
21. Germany Candy Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
22. Germany Candy Market, By Distribution Channels, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
23. France Candy Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
24. France Candy Market, By Distribution Channels, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
25. U.K. Candy Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
26. U.K. Candy Market, By Distribution Channels, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
27. Italy Candy Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
28. Italy Candy Market, By Distribution Channels, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
29. Spain Candy Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
30. Spain Candy Market, By Distribution Channels, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
31. Asia Pacific Candy Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
32. Asia Pacific Candy Market, By Distribution Channels, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
33. Japan Candy Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
34. Japan Candy Market, By Distribution Channels, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
35. China Candy Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
36. China Candy Market, By Distribution Channels, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
37. India Candy Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
38. India Candy Market, By Distribution Channels, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
39. South America Candy Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
40. South America Candy Market, By Distribution Channels, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
41. Brazil Candy Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
42. Brazil Candy Market, By Distribution Channels, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
43. Middle East and Africa Candy Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
44. Middle East and Africa Candy Market, By Distribution Channels, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
45. UAE Candy Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
46. UAE Candy Market, By Distribution Channels, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
47. South Africa Candy Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
48. South Africa Candy Market, By Distribution Channels, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
List of Figures
1. Global Candy Market Segmentation
2. Global Candy Market: Research Methodology
3. Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach
4. Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach
5. Data Triangulation
6. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
7. Value Chain Analysis
8. Global Candy Market Attractiveness Analysis By Type
9. Global Candy Market Attractiveness Analysis By Distribution Channels
10. Global Candy Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region
11. Global Candy Market: Dynamics
12. Global Candy Market Share by Type(2021 & 2028)
13. Global Candy Market Share by Distribution Channels (2021 & 2028)
14. Global Candy Market Share by Regions (2021 & 2028)
15. Global Candy Market Share by Company (2020)
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