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Jellies and gummies are confectionery products made with hydrocolloids or gelatin that bind sugar syrup to create sweet, chewy candies. Gummies are gelatin-based with a sticky texture and transparent colors, while jellies are solid and do not contain gelatin.
In the realm of jellies and gummies, these confectionery items are typically available in various flavors such as grapefruit, cherry, peach, berries, and apple. They are popular among consumers of all age groups, including those under 14, those between 15 and 31 years, and those above 31 years. These products are distributed through both store-based and non-store-based channels.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are impacting the jellies and gummies market by increasing costs of imported gelatin, pectin, flavor concentrates, sweeteners, and packaging materials. Manufacturers in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported hydrocolloids and specialty ingredients, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressures on confectionery exports. These tariffs are increasing production costs and influencing pricing strategies. However, they are also encouraging local sourcing of raw materials, regional ingredient processing, and formulation innovation to manage cost efficiency.
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The jellies & gummies market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $2.74 billion in 2025 to $2.84 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of confectionery consumption across age groups, expansion of organized retail channels, rising popularity of fruit-flavored candies, increased use of gelatin and pectin bases, strong brand-driven product launches.
The jellies & gummies market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.35 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for health-oriented confectionery, expansion of supplement-based gummies, rising focus on clean-label candy formulations, growth of online confectionery sales, increasing premiumization of gummy products. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for functional and vitamin gummies, rising popularity of plant-based and vegan gummies, expansion of sugar-reduced confectionery options, growing innovation in flavor and texture, enhanced focus on premium packaging designs.
The growing demand for confectionery products among the global population is driving the jellies and gummies market. Confectionery products include sweet foods such as baked pastries, candies, jellies, gummies, and other sweets. Consumers with fast-paced lifestyles increasingly prefer confectioneries for their taste and convenience. For example, in September 2023, the National Confectioners Association (NCA), a US-based trade organization, reported that chocolate, candy, gum, and mints generated $38.7 billion in 2023, reflecting a 3.2% increase from the previous year. Chocolate led at $21.4 billion, non-chocolate candy at $13.7 billion, with chocolate experiencing a 1.5% year-on-year growth in dollar sales for the 52 weeks ending August 11, 2024. Therefore, rising demand for confectionery goods is supporting growth in the jellies and gummies market.
Major companies in the jellies and gummies market are focusing on creating larger, more flavorful, and multi-textured products to enhance sensory experiences, attract consumers, and differentiate their brands. For instance, in December 2024, Ferrara Candy Company, a US-based confectionery manufacturer, launched NERDS Juicy Gummy Clusters. This product doubles the size of the original Gummy Clusters, combining a crunchy coating of classic NERDS candy with a chewy gummy shell surrounding a juicy strawberry-punch-flavored center. The launch represents the brand's most ambitious innovation since the original Gummy Clusters, delivering a multi-sensory candy experience that is crunchy, chewy, and juicy all at once.
In November 2023, Ferrara Candy Company, a US-based candy manufacturer, acquired Belly Candy Company for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition aimed to unite two American candy brands and enhance their global presence in the confectionery market. Belly Candy Company, also based in the US, is known for manufacturing Jelly Belly jelly beans and other candy products.
Major companies operating in the jellies & gummies market are Nestle S.A., Mars Incorporated, Mondelez International Inc., Arcor S.A.I.C., Ferrero SpA, The Hershey Company, Guanshengyuan Group, Meiji Co Ltd., Perfetti Van Melle S.p.A., Haribo GmbH & Co KG, Lotte Confectionery Co Ltd., Ferrara Candy Company, Morinaga & Co Ltd., Cloetta AB, Jelly Belly Candy Company, Ezaki Glico Co Ltd., Albanese Confectionery Group Inc., Trolli GmbH, Yupi Industria e Comercio de Alimentos Ltda., Casa Del Dolce SRL, Candy Kittens Ltd., Mederer GmbH, GGB Candies LLC, Black Forest Candy Company, European Food Public Co Ltd., The Natural Confectionery Co, Maynards Bassetts Inc., Smart Sweets, Wowo Group, JellyCoe LLC
North America was the largest region in the jellies and gummies market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the jellies & gummies market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the jellies & gummies market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada
The jellies and gummies market consists of sales of mallow, gelatin-based products, sugar, hydrocolloids, and sweeteners. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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