Global Candy Market by Type (Chocolate Candy, Sugar Candy, Gum Candy), By Distribution channels (Traditional Grocery Stores, Convenience Stores, Online Sales Channel, Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Departmental Stores), Region, Global Industry Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2021 to 2028

  • Publish Date: May, 2021
  • Report ID: 419437
  • Category: Food & Beverages
  • Pages: 222
$4700

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

  • Chocolate candy
  • Sugar candy
  • Gum candy

Candy Market Analysis and Forecast, Distribution channels

  • Traditional Grocery Stores
  • Convenience Stores
  • Online Sales Channel
  • Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
  • Departmental Store
  • Candy Market Analysis and Forecast, Region
    • North America
      • U.S.
      • Canada
      • Mexico
    • Europe
      • Germany
      • France
      • Sweden
      • Netherland
      • U.K.
      • Italy
      • Spain
      • Turkey
      • Switzerland
      • Belgium
      • Rest Of Europe
    • Asia-Pacific
      • Japan
      • China
      • India
      • South Korea
      • Australia
      • Singapore
      • Malaysia
      • Thailand
      • Indonesia
      • Philippines
      • Rest Of APAC
    • South America
      • Brazil
      • Argentina
      • Peru
      • Colombia
      • Rest Of South America
    • Middle East And Africa
      •  UAE
      •  Saudi Arabia
      •  Egypt
      •  Nigeria
      •  South Africa
      • Rest Of MEA

Report Description:

  • The base year for the study has been considered 2020, historic year 2018 and 2019, the forecast period considered is from 2021 to 2028.
  • The study delivers a comprehensive analysis of global market for all segments and region
  • The report offers in-depth analysis of driving factors, opportunities and restraints for gaining the key insight of the market. The report emphasizes on all the key trends that play a vital role in the enlargement of the market from 2021 to 2028.
  • Porter’s Five Forces model is used in order to recognize the competitive scenario in the market. This report incorporates the industry analysis which is focused on providing an extensive view of the market.
  • The study also includes attractiveness analysis of all segments and regions which are benchmarked based on their market size, growth rate and attractiveness in terms of present and future opportunist for understanding the future growth of the market.
  • The report provides company profile of the key players operating in the market and a comparative analysis based on their business overviews, product offering, segment market share, regional presence, business strategies, innovations, mergers & acquisitions, recent developments, joint venture, collaborations, partnerships, SWOT analysis, and key financial information.
  • The market estimates have been evaluated by considering the effect of different political, economic, social, technological and legal factors which are based on our extensive secondary research, primary research, and in-house databases.

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)

Research Methodology

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Market research is valuable because of the following reasons:

  • Market research helps businesses strengthen a company’s position
  • Market research helps in minimizing the investment risks associated with the businesses in any industry vertical
  • Market research helps in identifying the potential threats and opportunities associated with the business industry
  • Market research aids in spotting the emerging trends and facilitates strategic planning in order to stay ahead in the competition

Our research report features both the aspects; qualitative and quantitative. Qualitative part provides insights about the market driving forces, potential opportunities, customer’s demands and requirement which in turn help the companies to come up with new strategies in order to survive in the long run competition. The quantitative segment offers the most credible information related to the industry. Based on the data gathering, we use to derive the market size and estimate their future growth prospects on the basis of global, region and country.

Our market research process involves with the four specific stages.

  • Data Collection
  • Data Synthesis
  • Market Deduction & Formulation
  • Data Screening & Validation

Data Collection: This stage of the market research process involves with the gathering and collecting of the market/industry related data from the sources. There are basically two types of research methods:

  • Primary Research: By conducting primary research, it involves with the two types of data gathering; exploratory and specific. Exploratory data is open-ended and helps us to define a particular problem involving surveys, and pilot study to the specific consumer group, knowing their needs and wants catering to the industry related product/service offering. Explanatory data gathering follows with the bit of unstructured way. Our analyst group leads the study by focusing on the key crowd, in this manner picking up bits of knowledge from them. In light of the points of view of the clients, this data is used to plan advertise techniques. In addition, showcase overviews causes us to comprehend the current scenario of the business. Specific data gathering on the hand, involves with the more structured and formal way. The primary research usually includes in telephonic conversations, E-mail collaborations and up close and personal meetings/interviews with the raw material suppliers, industrial wholesalers, and independent consultants/specialists. The interviews that we conduct offers important information on showcase size and industry development patterns. Our company likewise conducts interviews with the different business specialists so as to increase generally bits of knowledge of the business/showcase.
  • Secondary Research: The secondary research incorporates with the data gathering from the non-profit associations and organizations, for example, World bank, WHO, investor relations and their presentations, statistical databases, yearly(annual reports) reports, national government records, factual databases, websites, articles, white papers, press releases, blogs and others. From the annual report, we deduce an organization's income/revenue generation to comprehend the key product segment related to the market. We examine the organization sites and implement product mapping strategy which is significant for determining the segment revenue. In the product mapping technique, we choose and categorize the products offered by the companies catering to the industry specific market, derive the segment revenue for each of the organizations to get the market estimation. We also gather data & Information based on the supply and demand side of the value chain involved with the domain specific market. The supply side denotes the distributors, wholesalers, suppliers and the demand side denotes the end-consumers/customers of the value chain. The supply side of the market is analyzed by examining the product growth across industry in each of the region followed by its pricing analysis. The demand side is analyzed by the evaluating the penetration level and adoption rates of the product by referring to the historical/past data, examine the present usage and forecasting the future trends. 
  • Purchased Database: Our purchased data provides insights about the key market players/companies along with their financial analysis. Additionally, our data base also includes market related information. 
    • We also have the agreements with various reputed data providers, consultants and third party vendors who provide information which are not limited to:
      • Export & Import Data
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  • In-house Library: Apart from these third-party sources, we have our in-house library of quantitative and qualitative data & information. Our in-house database includes market data for various industry and domains. These data are updated on regular basis as per the changing market scenario. Our library includes, internal audit reports, historic databases, archives and journal publications. Sometimes there are instances where there is no metadata or raw data available for any domain specific market. For those particular cases, we utilize our expertise to forecast and estimate the market size in order to generate comprehensive data sets. Our analyst team adopts a robust research technique in order to deduce the market size and its estimates:
  • Examining demographic along with psychographic segmentation for market evaluation
  • Analyzing the macro and micro-economic indicators for each demography
  • Evaluating the current industry trends popular in the market.

Data Synthesis: This stage includes the evaluation and assessment of all the data acquired from the primary and secondary research. It likewise includes in evaluating the information for any disparity watched while information gathering identified with the market. The data & information is gathered with consideration to the heterogeneity of sources. Scientific and statistical methods are implemented for synthesizing dissimilar information sets and provide the relevant data which is fundamental for formulating strategies. Our organization has broad involvement with information amalgamation where the information goes through different stages:

  • Information Screening: Information screening is the way toward examining information/data gathered from the sources for errors/mistakes and amending it before data integration process. The screening includes in looking at raw information, identifying and distinguishing mistakes and managing missing information. The reason for the information screening is to ensure information is effectively entered or not. Our organization utilizes objective and precise information screening grades through repetitive quality checks.
  • Data Integration: The data integration method involves with the incorporation of numerous information streams. The data streams is important so as to deliver investigate examines that give overall market scenario to the investors. These information streams originate from different research contemplates and our in house database. After the screening of the information, our analysts conduct efficient integration of the data streams, optimizing connections between integrated surveys and syndicated data sources. There are two research approaches that we follow so as to coordinate our information; top down methodology and bottom up methodology. 
    • Top-down analysis generally refers to using broad factors as a basis for decision making. The top-down approach helps in identifying the overall market scenario along with the external and internal factors effecting the market growth.
    • The bottom-up approach takes a completely different approach. Generally, the bottom-up approach focuses its analysis on micro attributes and specific characteristics of the domain specific market.

Market Formulation & Deduction: The last stage includes assigning the data & information in a suitable way in order to derive market size. Analyst reviews and domain based opinions based on holistic approach of market estimation combined with industry investigation additionally features a crucial role in this stage.

This stage includes with the finalization of the market size and numbers that we have gathered from primary and secondary research. With the data & information addition, we ensure that there is no gap in the market information. Market trend analysis is finished by our analysts by utilizing data extrapolation procedures, which give the most ideal figures to the market.

Data Validation: Validation is the most crucial step in the process. Validation & re-validation through scientifically designed technique and process that helps us finalize data-points to be used for final calculations. This stage also involves with the data triangulation process. Data triangulation generally implicates the cross validation and matching the data which has been collected from primary and secondary research methods.

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