Candy Market, By Product Type, By Distribution Channel, By Region

Description

Candy Market is estimated to be valued at USD 91.04 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 123.89 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% from 2025 to 2032.

Report Coverage		Report Details
Base Year:	2024	Market Size in 2025:	USD 91.04 Bn
Historical Data for:	2020 To 2024	Forecast Period:	2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:	4.50%	2032 Value Projection:	USD 123.89 Bn

Candy, also referred to as confectionery, is a type of sweet food that is primarily composed of sugar. It is available in various shapes and sizes, such as small pieces, drops, or bars, and is made from a blend of a chocolate, milk, nut, fruit, and artificial sweetener. Additionally, some candies contain vitamins and minerals that are beneficial for bodybuilding due to their protein content. As a result, candy is a popular choice among consumers with busy schedules, as it is a convenient snack that can be consumed during breaks.

Market Dynamics

Candy market has been estimated to grow significantly in the coming years owing to not only its popularity among the children but also amongst the adults and its applications in various deserts such as ice cream sundaes. Apart from this, the attractive packaging of the candies has also played a vital role in the rise and expansion of the candy market all over the globe. Apart from this, the recommendation of the doctors to maintain the sugar levels among the diabetic patients has also known to contribute to the increasing demand for the candy market all over the globe.

Based on product type, the chocolate candy segment held the largest share in the global candy market in 2022. Apart from its rising demand from the millennial population, chocolate candy has also been gaining high demand due to new product launches such as low-calorie and fat-free chocolate candies.

Moreover, regional as well as local candy market manufacturers have been focusing on various growth strategies, including collaborations and merges & acquisitions, with major players globally to strengthen its market position.

Key features of the study:

This report provides in-depth analysis of the global candy market and provides market size (US$ Billion) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period 2025-2032, considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrix for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global candy market based on the following parameters- company overview, financial performance, product portfolio, geographical presence, distribution strategies, key developments and strategies, and future plans
Key companies covered as a part of this study include August Stork, Candy Me, CartoonCandy, Cloetta Ab, DeMet, Ferrero Group, Ferrara Candy Company, Grupo Arcor, Haribo GmbH & Co. KG, Mars, Incorporated, Mondelez International, Inc., Naeemfoods, Perfetti Van Melle, Purebred Confectionery, Rock Candy, and The Hershey Company
Insights from this report would allow marketers and management authorities of companies to make informed decisions regarding future product launches, technology up gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global candy market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global candy market

Detailed Segmentation:

Global Candy Market, By Product Type:
- Chocolate Bars
- Others
- Hard Boiled Candies
- Lollipops
- Others
- Pastilles, Gums, Jellies and Chews
- Toffees, Caramels and Nougat
- Mints
- Others
- Chocolate Candy
- Non-Chocolate Candy
Global Candy Market, By Distribution Channel:
- Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
- Convenience Stores
- Specialist Retailers
- Online Retail
- Others
Global Candy Market, By Region:
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East
- Africa
Company Profiles
- August Stork
- Candy Me
- CartoonCandy
- Cloetta Ab
- DeMet
- Ferrero Group
- Ferrara Candy Company
- Grupo Arcor
- Haribo GmbH & Co. KG
- Mars, Incorporated
- Mondelez International, Inc.
- Naeemfoods
- Perfetti Van Melle
- Purebred Confectionery
- Rock Candy
- The Hershey Company

Product Code: CMI4499

1. Research Objectives and Assumptions

Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations

2. Market Purview

Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
- Market Snippet, By Product Type
- Market Snippet, By Distribution Channel
- Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)

3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

Market Dynamics
- Drivers
Supply Side Drivers
Demand Side Drivers
Economic Drivers
- Restraints
- Market Opportunities
- Regulatory Scenario
- Industry Trends
- PEST Analysis
- PORTERS'S Analysis
- New Product Approvals/Launches
- Promotion and Marketing Initiatives

4. Global Candy Market- Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 Epidemiology
Supply Side and Demand Side Analysis
Economic Impact

5. Global Candy Market, By Product Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020-2032
- Segment Trends
Chocolate Candy
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Chocolate Bars
Others
Non-Chocolate Candy
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Hard Boiled Candy
Pastilles, Gums, Jellies and Chews
Toffees, Caramels and Nougat
Mint
Others

6. Global Candy Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020-2032
- Segment Trends
Supermarket/Hypermarket
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Convenience Stores
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Specialty Stores
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Online Retail
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)

7. Global Candy Market, By Region, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Regions, 2020-2032
North America
- Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Country, 2020-2032
  - U.S.
- Country Trends
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
Canada
- Country Trends
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
Latin America
- Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Country, 2020-2032
  - Brazil
- Country Trends
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
Argentina
- Country Trends
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
Mexico
- Country Trends
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
Rest of Latin America
- Country Trends
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
Europe
- Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Country, 2020-2032
  - U.K.
- Country Trends
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
Germany
- Country Trends
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
Italy
- Country Trends
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
France
- Country Trends
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
Spain
- Country Trends
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
Russia
- Country Trends
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
Rest of Europe
- Country Trends
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
Asia Pacific
- Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Country, 2020-2032
  - China
- Country Trends
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
India
- Country Trends
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
Japan
- Country Trends
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
ASEAN
- Country Trends
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
Australia
- Country Trends
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
South Korea
- Country Trends
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
Rest of Asia Pacific
- Country Trends
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
Middle East & Africa
- Market Share Analysis, By Sub-Region, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Sub-Region, 2020-2032
Middle East
- Country Trends
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
Africa
- Country Trends
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)

8. Competitive Landscape

Heat Map Analysis
Market Share Analysis (3x3 Matrix)
Company Profiles
- August Stork
  - Company Highlights
  - Key Developments
  - Product Portfolio
  - Market Presence
- Candy Me
  - Company Highlights
  - Key Developments
  - Product Portfolio
  - Market Presence
- CartoonCandy
  - Company Highlights
  - Key Developments
  - Product Portfolio
  - Market Presence
- Cloetta Ab
  - Company Highlights
  - Key Developments
  - Product Portfolio
  - Market Presence
- DeMet
  - Company Highlights
  - Key Developments
  - Product Portfolio
  - Market Presence
- Ferrero Group
  - Company Highlights
  - Key Developments
  - Product Portfolio
  - Market Presence
- Ferrara Candy Company
  - Company Highlights
  - Key Developments
  - Product Portfolio
  - Market Presence
- Grupo Arcor
  - Company Highlights
  - Key Developments
  - Product Portfolio
  - Market Presence
- Haribo GmbH & Co. KG
  - Company Highlights
  - Key Developments
  - Product Portfolio
  - Market Presence
- Mars, Incorporated
  - Company Highlights
  - Key Developments
  - Product Portfolio
  - Market Presence
- Mondelez International, Inc.
  - Company Highlights
  - Key Developments
  - Product Portfolio
  - Market Presence
- Naeemfoods
  - Company Highlights
  - Key Developments
  - Product Portfolio
  - Market Presence
- Perfetti Van Melle
  - Company Highlights
  - Key Developments
  - Product Portfolio
  - Market Presence
- Purebred Confectionery
  - Company Highlights
  - Key Developments
  - Product Portfolio
  - Market Presence
- Rock Candy
  - Company Highlights
  - Key Developments
  - Product Portfolio
  - Market Presence
- The Hershey Company
  - Company Highlights
  - Key Developments
  - Product Portfolio
  - Market Presence

9. Section

References
Research Methodology
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