Sugar Confectionery Market Size, Share, & Industry Analysis Report: By Product Type, By Distribution Channel, By Nature of Product (Traditional Sugar-Based, and Sugar-Free/Low-Calorie), and By Region

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The sugar confectionery market size is expected to reach USD 80.43 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Sugar Confectionery Market Size, Share, & Industry Analysis Report: By Product Type, By Distribution Channel, By Nature of Product (Traditional Sugar-Based and Sugar-Free/Low-Calorie), and By Region - Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The sugar confectionery market encompasses non-chocolate sweets such as gums, jellies, hard candies, caramels, toffees, and mints, formulated primarily from sugar or sugar substitutes. This market has evolved beyond traditional offerings into a complex ecosystem of functional, premium, and clean-label innovations catering to diverse consumer segments. Demand acceleration stems from lifestyle shifts favoring portable indulgence, along with the rising influence of digital marketing and direct-to-consumer sales models. Product innovation has become a key differentiator, driven by health-conscious consumers seeking reduced sugar, organic, or plant-based alternatives. Trends show a convergence between indulgence and wellness, where confections are being infused with nutraceutical ingredients such as collagen, probiotics, and vitamins to create hybrid formats.

Market participants are leveraging advanced food processing technologies to enhance texture, flavor delivery, and shelf stability without compromising nutritional value. Opportunities continue to expand in novelty formats and seasonal collections, which offer high margins and capitalize on gifting behavior. The growing traction of ethically sourced ingredients and sustainable packaging is reshaping procurement and branding strategies. In contrast to chocolate, sugar confectionery often allows for broader innovation due to its lower cost base and greater flexibility in form and flavor. This makes it particularly appealing for rapid prototyping and limited-edition releases. As consumer palates become more adventurous, the sector is poised for sustained growth through experiential and functional product formats, enabling brands to capture both emotional and health-oriented consumption occasions in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.

Sugar Confectionery Market Report Highlights

By product type, in 2024, the hard candy segment held the largest share owing to its extended shelf life, lower manufacturing cost, and high consumer preference.

Based on distribution channel, the online retail segment is expected to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to increasing digital penetration, changing consumer purchasing behavior.

In 2024, the North America sugar confectionery market accounted for the significant growth, driven by strong consumer demand for indulgent treats and ongoing innovation in flavor, texture, and packaging.

The Asia Pacific sugar confectionery market is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period, driven by rising disposable incomes, urbanization, and shifting dietary patterns among younger consumers.

A few global key market players are Barry Callebaut; Blommer Chocolate Company; Cargill Inc.; Ferrero; Foley's Candies LP; Kerry Group plc; Mars, Incorporated; Nestle SA; Olam Group; PURATOS; and The Hershey Company.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the market report on the basis of product type, distribution channel, nature of product, and region:

By Product Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Chewing Gum

Hard Candy

Soft Candy (Gummies and Jellies)

Caramels & Toffees

Others

By Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Supermarkets/Hypermarkets

Convenience Stores

Specialty Stores

Online Retail

Others

By Nature of Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Traditional Sugar-Based

Sugar-Free/Low-Calorie

By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)

North America

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

Italy

Spain

Russia

Netherlands

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

India

Japan

South Korea

Indonesia

Malaysia

Vietnam

Australia

Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

Argentina

Brazil

Mexico

Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa

UAE

Saudi Arabia

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Product Code: PM1595

1. Introduction

1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders

2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Highlights

3. Research Methodology

3.1. Overview
- 3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources

4. Global Sugar Confectionery Market Insights

4.1. Sugar Confectionery Market - Market Snapshot
4.2. Sugar Confectionery Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
  - 4.2.1.1. Expansion of E-commerce Platforms
  - 4.2.1.2. Urbanization and Changing Lifestyles
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
  - 4.2.2.1. Health Concerns Related to High Sugar Intake
4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Sugar Confectionery Market Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis

5. Global Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type

5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.3. Chewing Gum
- 5.3.1. Global Sugar Confectionery Market, by Chewing Gum, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.4. Hard Candy
- 5.4.1. Global Sugar Confectionery Market, by Hard Candy, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.5. Soft Candy
- 5.5.1. Global Sugar Confectionery Market, by Soft Candy, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.6. Caramels & Toffees
- 5.6.1. Global Sugar Confectionery Market, by Caramels & Toffees, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.7. Others
- 5.7.1. Global Sugar Confectionery Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

6. Global Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel

6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.3. Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
- 6.3.1. Global Sugar Confectionery Market, by Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.4. Convenience Stores
- 6.4.1. Global Sugar Confectionery Market, by Convenience Stores, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.5. Specialty Stores
- 6.5.1. Global Sugar Confectionery Market, by Specialty Stores, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.6. Online Retail
- 6.6.1. Global Sugar Confectionery Market, by Online Retail, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.7. Others
- 6.7.1. Global Sugar Confectionery Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

7. Global Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product

7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Global Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.3. Traditional Sugar-Based
- 7.3.1. Global Sugar Confectionery Market, by Traditional Sugar-Based, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.4. Sugar-Free / Low-Calorie
- 7.4.1. Global Sugar Confectionery Market, by Sugar-Free / Low-Calorie, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

8. Global Sugar Confectionery Market, by Geography

8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. Sugar Confectionery Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3. Sugar Confectionery Market - North America
- 8.3.1. North America: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.2. North America: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.3. North America: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4. Sugar Confectionery Market - U.S.
  - 8.3.4.1. U.S.: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.4.2. U.S.: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.4.3. U.S.: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5. Sugar Confectionery Market - Canada
  - 8.3.5.1. Canada: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.5.2. Canada: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.5.3. Canada: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4. Sugar Confectionery Market - Europe
- 8.4.1. Europe: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.2. Europe: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.3. Europe: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4. Sugar Confectionery Market - UK
  - 8.4.4.1. UK: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.4.2. UK: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.4.3. UK: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5. Sugar Confectionery Market - France
  - 8.4.5.1. France: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.5.2. France: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.5.3. France: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6. Sugar Confectionery Market - Germany
  - 8.4.6.1. Germany: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.6.2. Germany: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.6.3. Germany: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7. Sugar Confectionery Market - Italy
  - 8.4.7.1. Italy: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.7.2. Italy: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.7.3. Italy: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8. Sugar Confectionery Market - Spain
  - 8.4.8.1. Spain: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.8.2. Spain: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.8.3. Spain: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9. Sugar Confectionery Market - Netherlands
  - 8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.9.2. Netherlands: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10. Sugar Confectionery Market - Russia
  - 8.4.10.1. Russia: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.10.2. Russia: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.10.3. Russia: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11. Sugar Confectionery Market - Rest of Europe
  - 8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5. Sugar Confectionery Market - Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.2. Asia Pacific: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4. Sugar Confectionery Market - China
  - 8.5.4.1. China: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.4.2. China: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.4.3. China: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5. Sugar Confectionery Market - India
  - 8.5.5.1. India: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.5.2. India: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.5.3. India: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6. Sugar Confectionery Market - Malaysia
  - 8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.6.2. Malaysia: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7. Sugar Confectionery Market - Japan
  - 8.5.7.1. Japan: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.7.2. Japan: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.7.3. Japan: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8. Sugar Confectionery Market - Indonesia
  - 8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.8.2. Indonesia: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9. Sugar Confectionery Market - South Korea
  - 8.5.9.1. South Korea: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.9.2. South Korea: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.9.3. South Korea: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10. Sugar Confectionery Market - Australia
  - 8.5.10.1. Australia: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.10.2. Australia: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.10.3. Australia: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11. Sugar Confectionery Market - Rest of Asia Pacific
  - 8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6. Sugar Confectionery Market - Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4. Sugar Confectionery Market - Saudi Arabia
  - 8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5. Sugar Confectionery Market - UAE
  - 8.6.5.1. UAE: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.5.2. UAE: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.5.3. UAE: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6. Sugar Confectionery Market - Israel
  - 8.6.6.1. Israel: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.6.2. Israel: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.6.3. Israel: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7. Sugar Confectionery Market - South Africa
  - 8.6.7.1. South Africa: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.7.2. South Africa: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.7.3. South Africa: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8. Sugar Confectionery Market - Rest of Middle East & Africa
  - 8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7. Sugar Confectionery Market - Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.2. Latin America: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.3. Latin America: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4. Sugar Confectionery Market - Mexico
  - 8.7.4.1. Mexico: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.4.2. Mexico: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.4.3. Mexico: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5. Sugar Confectionery Market - Brazil
  - 8.7.5.1. Brazil: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.5.2. Brazil: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.5.3. Brazil: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6. Sugar Confectionery Market - Argentina
  - 8.7.6.1. Argentina: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.6.2. Argentina: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.6.3. Argentina: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7. Sugar Confectionery Market - Rest of Latin America
  - 8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: Sugar Confectionery Market, by Nature of Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

9. Competitive Landscape

9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 9.1.1. Expansion
- 9.1.2. Acquisitions
9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions

10. Company Profiles

10.1. Barry Callebaut
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
10.2. Blommer Chocolate Company
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
10.3. Cargill Inc.
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
10.4. Ferrero
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
10.5. Cargill Inc.
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
10.6. Ferrero
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
10.7. Foley's Candies LP
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
10.8. Kerry Group plc
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
10.9. Mars, Incorporated
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development
10.10. Nestle SA
- 10.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.10.4. Recent Development
10.11. Olam Group
- 10.11.1. Company Overview
- 10.11.2. Financial Performance
- 10.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.11.4. Recent Development
10.12. PURATOS
- 10.12.1. Company Overview
- 10.12.2. Financial Performance
- 10.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.12.4. Recent Development
10.13. The Hershey Company
- 10.13.1. Company Overview
- 10.13.2. Financial Performance
- 10.13.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.13.4. Recent Development