Candy Market, By Product Type (Chocolate Candy, and Non- Chocolate Candy (Hard Boiled Candies, Pastilles, Gums, Jellies and Chews, Toffees, Caramels and Nougat, and Others)), By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Specialist Retailers, Online Retail, and Others) and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) - Trends, Analysis and Forecast till 2030

Report Code: PMI403020 | Publish Date: March 2024 | No. of Pages: 168

Candy Market Trends

The two main factors driving the global candy market's expansion are consumers' ever-increasing purchasing power and the rate of urbanization. The expansion of the target consumer base and product innovation are anticipated to fuel the global candy market's growth. Most candies are designed with young people and children in mind. Population growth, disposable income, and consumer preferences and tastes are the main factors driving demand. For purchasing and manufacturing economies of scale, large multinational corporations have a clear advantage over small and medium-sized businesses. The increasing availability of various types of candies, including non-chocolate and chocolate candies, has increased consumer impulsive buying behavior and raised the demand for candies. Companies are developing creative seasonal tastes and flavors to meet the growing demand for candies and are pursuing strategic mergers, expansions, and new product launches as a means of gaining a larger market share. However, the global candy market is growing more slowly due to growing health concerns about diseases like diabetes and obesity. The companies are producing sugar-free and low-calorie candies to address this issue. Growing government regulations, shifting end-user preferences, and health-related concerns are some of the industry's biggest obstacles, which could impede the expansion of the worldwide market.

Progress in technology                                                                                          

India's candy market is expanding at the fastest rate in the region, thanks to manufacturers incorporating new technologies and building out their production facilities, which has positively impacted the rise in demand overall. In response, candy producers have produced a broad variety of sugar-free candies that nevertheless give consumers the sweetness they want because of advancements in technology for sweetening products. As a result of the new era's technological developments, candy industry manufacturers are creating more sophisticated versions of their goods. The development of more contemporary, time-saving, and cost-effective technologies by major candy companies and increased investments in power systems have had a positive effect on the candy market.