PUBLISHER: TechNavio | PRODUCT CODE: 2144679
PUBLISHER: TechNavio | PRODUCT CODE: 2144679
Global Candy Market 2026-2030
The global candy market is forecasted to grow by USD 63723.4 mn during 2025-2030, accelerating at a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period. The report on the global candy market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors.
The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, the latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. The market is driven by increasing consumer demand for health conscious and functional confectionery, rapid expansion of electronic commerce and direct to consumer distribution channels, continuous innovation in flavor profiles and textural formulations.
The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market size data, segment with regional analysis and vendor landscape in addition to an analysis of the key companies. Reports have historic and forecast data.
| Market Scope | |
|---|---|
| Base Year | 2025 |
| End Year | 2030 |
| Series Year | 2026-2030 |
| Growth Momentum | Accelerate |
| YOY 2026 | 4.3% |
| CAGR | 4.5% |
| Incremental Value | $63723.4 mn |
Technavio's global candy market is segmented as below:
By Type
- Non-chocolate candy
- Chocolate candy
By Distribution Channel
- Offline
- Online
By Product Type
- Sugar-based candies
- Sugar-free candies
Geography
- APAC
- China
- Japan
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
- Indonesia
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- The Netherlands
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Chile
- Middle East and Africa
- UAE
- South Africa
- Turkey
- Rest of World (ROW)
This study identifies the escalating emphasis on sustainability and ethical supply chain practices as one of the prime reasons driving the global candy market growth during the next few years. Also, accelerated premiumization and expansion of luxury gifting occasions and integration of gamification and interactive smart packaging technologies will lead to sizable demand in the market.
The report on the global candy market covers the following areas:
- Global candy market sizing
- Global candy market forecast
- Global candy market industry analysis
The robust vendor analysis is designed to help clients improve their market position, and in line with this, this report provides a detailed analysis of several leading global candy market vendors that include Arcor Group, August Storck KG, Cloetta AB, Ferrara Candy Co., Ferrero International S.A., HARIBO GmbH and Co. KG, Jelly Belly Candy Co., Lindt and Sprungli AG, Lotte Wellfood Co. Ltd., Mars Inc., Meiji Holdings Co. Ltd., Mondelez International Inc., Morinaga and Co. Ltd., Nestle SA, Orion Corp., Perfetti Van Melle Group BV, pladis Foods Ltd., Ricola Group AG, Sees Candies, The Hershey Co.. Also, the global candy market analysis report includes information on upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth. This is to help companies strategize and leverage all forthcoming growth opportunities.
The publisher presents a detailed picture of the market by the way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources by an analysis of key parameters such as profit, pricing, competition, and promotions. It presents various market facets by identifying the key industry influencers. The data presented is comprehensive, reliable, and a result of extensive primary and secondary research. The market research reports provide a complete competitive landscape and an in-depth vendor selection methodology and analysis using qualitative and quantitative research to forecast accurate market growth.
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
- 1.1 Market overview
- Executive Summary - Chart on Market Overview
- Executive Summary - Data Table on Market Overview
- Executive Summary - Chart on Global Market Characteristics
- Executive Summary - Chart on Market by Geography
- Executive Summary - Chart on Market Segmentation by Type
- Executive Summary - Chart on Market Segmentation by Distribution Channel
- Executive Summary - Chart on Market Segmentation by Product Type
- Executive Summary - Chart on Incremental Growth
- Executive Summary - Data Table on Incremental Growth
- Executive Summary - Chart on Company Market Positioning
2 Technavio Analysis
- 2.1 Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
- Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
- 2.2 Criticality of inputs and Factors of differentiation
- 2.3 Factors of disruption
- 2.4 Impact of drivers and challenges
3 Market Landscape
- 3.1 Market ecosystem
- 3.2 Market characteristics
- 3.3 Value chain analysis
4 Market Sizing
- 4.1 Market definition
- 4.2 Market segment analysis
- Market segments
- 4.3 Market size 2025
- 4.4 Market outlook: Forecast for 2025-2030
5 Historic Market Size
- 5.1 Global Candy Market 2020 - 2024
- Historic Market Size - Data Table on Global Candy Market 2020 - 2024 ($ million)
- 5.2 Type segment analysis 2020 - 2024
- Historic Market Size - Type Segment 2020 - 2024 ($ million)
- 5.3 Distribution Channel segment analysis 2020 - 2024
- Historic Market Size - Distribution Channel Segment 2020 - 2024 ($ million)
- 5.4 Product Type segment analysis 2020 - 2024
- Historic Market Size - Product Type Segment 2020 - 2024 ($ million)
- 5.5 Geography segment analysis 2020 - 2024
- Historic Market Size - Geography Segment 2020 - 2024 ($ million)
- 5.6 Country segment analysis 2020 - 2024
- Historic Market Size - Country Segment 2020 - 2024 ($ million)
6 Qualitative Analysis
- 6.1 Impact of AI on global candy market
- 6.2 Impact of geopolitical conflicts on global candy market
7 Five Forces Analysis
- 7.1 Five forces summary
- Five forces analysis - Comparison between 2025 and 2030
- 7.2 Bargaining power of buyers
- Bargaining power of buyers - Impact of key factors 2025 and 2030
- 7.3 Bargaining power of suppliers
- Bargaining power of suppliers - Impact of key factors in 2025 and 2030
- 7.4 Threat of new entrants
- Threat of new entrants - Impact of key factors in 2025 and 2030
- 7.5 Threat of substitutes
- Threat of substitutes - Impact of key factors in 2025 and 2030
- 7.6 Threat of rivalry
- Threat of rivalry - Impact of key factors in 2025 and 2030
- 7.7 Market condition
8 Market Segmentation by Type
- 8.1 Market segments
- 8.2 Comparison by Type
- 8.3 Non-chocolate candy - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 8.4 Chocolate candy - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 8.5 Market opportunity by Type
- Market opportunity by Type ($ million)
9 Market Segmentation by Distribution Channel
- 9.1 Market segments
- 9.2 Comparison by Distribution Channel
- 9.3 Offline - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 9.4 Online - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 9.5 Market opportunity by Distribution Channel
- Market opportunity by Distribution Channel ($ million)
10 Market Segmentation by Product Type
- 10.1 Market segments
- 10.2 Comparison by Product Type
- 10.3 Sugar-based candies - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 10.4 Sugar-free candies - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 10.5 Market opportunity by Product Type
- Market opportunity by Product Type ($ million)
11 Customer Landscape
- 11.1 Customer landscape overview
- Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
12 Geographic Landscape
- 12.1 Geographic segmentation
- 12.2 Geographic comparison
- 12.3 APAC - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 12.3.1 China - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 12.3.2 Japan - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 12.3.3 India - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 12.3.4 Australia - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 12.3.5 South Korea - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 12.3.6 Indonesia - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 12.4 North America - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 12.4.1 US - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 12.4.2 Canada - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 12.4.3 Mexico - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 12.5 Europe - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 12.5.1 Germany - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 12.5.2 UK - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 12.5.3 France - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 12.5.4 Italy - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 12.5.5 Spain - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 12.5.6 The Netherlands - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 12.6 South America - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 12.6.1 Brazil - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 12.6.2 Argentina - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 12.6.3 Chile - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 12.7 Middle East and Africa - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 12.7.1 Saudi Arabia - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 12.7.2 UAE - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 12.7.3 South Africa - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 12.7.4 Turkey - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 12.7.5 Israel - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
- 12.8 Market opportunity by geography
- Market opportunity by geography ($ million)
- Data Tables on Market opportunity by geography ($ million)
13 Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunity
- 13.1 Market drivers
- Increasing consumer demand for health conscious and functional confectionery
- Rapid expansion of electronic commerce and direct to consumer distribution channels
- Continuous innovation in flavor profiles and textural formulations
- 13.2 Market challenges
- Extreme volatility in raw material costs and agricultural supply chain disruptions
- Navigating highly fragmented and stringent international regulatory frameworks
- Retail channel consolidation and escalating margin pressures from major distributors
- 13.3 Impact of drivers and challenges
- Impact of drivers and challenges in 2025 and 2030
- 13.4 Market opportunities
- Escalating emphasis on sustainability and ethical supply chain practices
- Accelerated premiumization and expansion of luxury gifting occasions
- Integration of gamification and interactive smart packaging technologies
14 Competitive Landscape
- 14.1 Overview
- 14.2 Competitive Landscape
- Overview on criticality of inputs and factors of differentiation
- 14.3 Landscape disruption
- Overview on factors of disruption
- 14.4 Industry risks
- Impact of key risks on business
15 Competitive Analysis
- 15.1 Companies profiled
- Companies covered
- 15.2 Company ranking index
- Company ranking index
- 15.3 Market positioning of companies
- Matrix on companies position and classification
- 15.4 Arcor Group
- Arcor Group - Overview
- Arcor Group - Product / Service
- Arcor Group - Key offerings
- SWOT
- 15.5 August Storck KG
- August Storck KG - Overview
- August Storck KG - Product / Service
- August Storck KG - Key offerings
- SWOT
- 15.6 Cloetta AB
- Cloetta AB - Overview
- Cloetta AB - Business segments
- Cloetta AB - Key offerings
- Cloetta AB - Segment focus
- SWOT
- 15.7 Ferrara Candy Co.
- Ferrara Candy Co. - Overview
- Ferrara Candy Co. - Product / Service
- Ferrara Candy Co. - Key offerings
- SWOT
- 15.8 Ferrero International S.A.
- Ferrero International S.A. - Overview
- Ferrero International S.A. - Product / Service
- Ferrero International S.A. - Key offerings
- SWOT
- 15.9 Lindt and Sprungli AG
- Lindt and Sprungli AG - Overview
- Lindt and Sprungli AG - Business segments
- Lindt and Sprungli AG - Key offerings
- Lindt and Sprungli AG - Segment focus
- SWOT
- 15.10 Lotte Wellfood Co. Ltd.
- Lotte Wellfood Co. Ltd. - Overview
- Lotte Wellfood Co. Ltd. - Business segments
- Lotte Wellfood Co. Ltd. - Key offerings
- Lotte Wellfood Co. Ltd. - Segment focus
- SWOT
- 15.11 Mars Inc.
- Mars Inc. - Overview
- Mars Inc. - Product / Service
- Mars Inc. - Key offerings
- SWOT
- 15.12 Meiji Holdings Co. Ltd.
- Meiji Holdings Co. Ltd. - Overview
- Meiji Holdings Co. Ltd. - Business segments
- Meiji Holdings Co. Ltd. - Key offerings
- Meiji Holdings Co. Ltd. - Segment focus
- SWOT
- 15.13 Mondelez International Inc.
- Mondelez International Inc. - Overview
- Mondelez International Inc. - Business segments
- Mondelez International Inc. - Key offerings
- Mondelez International Inc. - Segment focus
- SWOT
- 15.14 Morinaga and Co. Ltd.
- Morinaga and Co. Ltd. - Overview
- Morinaga and Co. Ltd. - Product / Service
- Morinaga and Co. Ltd. - Key offerings
- SWOT
- 15.15 Nestle SA
- Nestle SA - Overview
- Nestle SA - Business segments
- Nestle SA - Key news
- Nestle SA - Key offerings
- Nestle SA - Segment focus
- SWOT
- 15.16 pladis Foods Ltd.
- pladis Foods Ltd. - Overview
- pladis Foods Ltd. - Product / Service
- pladis Foods Ltd. - Key offerings
- SWOT
- 15.17 Ricola Group AG
- Ricola Group AG - Overview
- Ricola Group AG - Product / Service
- Ricola Group AG - Key offerings
- SWOT
- 15.18 The Hershey Co.
- The Hershey Co. - Overview
- The Hershey Co. - Business segments
- The Hershey Co. - Key news
- The Hershey Co. - Key offerings
- The Hershey Co. - Segment focus
- SWOT
16 Appendix
- 16.1 Scope of the report
- Market definition
- Objectives
- Notes and caveats
- 16.2 Inclusions and exclusions checklist
- Inclusions checklist
- Exclusions checklist
- 16.3 Currency conversion rates for US$
- Currency conversion rates for US$
- 16.4 Research methodology
- Research methodology
- 16.5 Data procurement
- Information sources
- 16.6 Data validation
- Data validation
- 16.7 Validation techniques employed for market sizing
- Validation techniques employed for market sizing
- 16.8 Data synthesis
- Data synthesis
- 16.9 360 degree market analysis
- 360 degree market analysis
- 16.10 List of abbreviations
- List of abbreviations
