Confectionery Market Size, Share, and Trends 2024 to 2034

The global confectionery market size is estimated at USD 284.23 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to reach around USD 466.87 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 5.68% from 2025 to 2034. The Europe confectionery market size was valued at USD 102.32 billion in 2025 and is expanding at a CAGR of 6% during the forecast period. The market sizing and forecasts are revenue-based (USD Million/Billion), with 2024 as the base year.

  • Last Updated : January 2025
  • Report Code : 1302
  • Category : Food and Beverages

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1. Research Objective

1.2. Scope of the Study

1.3. Definition

Chapter 2. Research Methodology

2.1. Research Approach

2.2. Data Sources

2.3. Assumptions & Limitations

Chapter 3. Executive Summary

3.1. Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Market Variables and Scope 

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Market Classification and Scope

4.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.3.1. Raw Material Procurement Analysis 

4.3.2. Sales and Distribution Channel Analysis

4.3.3. Downstream Buyer Analysis

5.1. Market Dynamics

5.1.1. Market Drivers

5.1.2. Market Restraints

5.1.3. Market Opportunities

5.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

5.2.1. Bargaining power of suppliers

5.2.2. Bargaining power of buyers

5.2.3. Threat of substitute

5.2.4. Threat of new entrants

5.2.5. Degree of competition

Chapter 6. Competitive Landscape

6.1.1. Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis

6.1.2. Key Strategies Adopted by Players

6.1.3. Vendor Landscape

6.1.3.1. List of Suppliers

6.1.3.2. List of Buyers

Chapter 7. Global Confectionery Market, By Product

7.1. Confectionery Market, by Product Type,

7.1.1. Chocolate

7.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

7.1.2. Sugar Confectionery

7.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

7.1.3. Gums & Jellies

7.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

7.1.4. Mints

7.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

7.1.5. Others

7.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 8. Global Confectionery Market, By Age Group

8.1. Confectionery Market, by Age Group,

8.1.1. Adult

8.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

8.1.2. Kids

8.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

8.1.3. Geriatric

8.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 9. Global Confectionery Market, By Distribution Channel 

9.1. Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel,

9.1.1. Supermarkets & Hypermarkets

9.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

9.1.2. Pharmaceuticals

9.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

9.1.3. Specialty Stores

9.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

9.1.4. Convenience Stores

9.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

9.1.5. Online Stores

9.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

9.1.6. Others

9.1.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 10. Global Confectionery Market, Regional Estimates and Trend Forecast

10.1. North America

10.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

10.1.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group

10.1.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel

10.1.4. U.S.

10.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

10.1.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group

10.1.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel

10.1.5. Rest of North America

10.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

10.1.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group

10.1.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel

10.2. Europe

10.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

10.2.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group

10.2.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel

10.2.4. UK

10.2.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

10.2.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group

10.2.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel

10.2.5. Germany

10.2.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

10.2.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group

10.2.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel

10.2.6. France

10.2.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

10.2.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group

10.2.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel

10.2.7. Rest of Europe

10.2.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

10.2.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group

10.2.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel

10.3. APAC

10.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

10.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group

10.3.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel

10.3.4. India

10.3.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

10.3.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group

10.3.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel

10.3.5. China

10.3.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

10.3.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group

10.3.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel

10.3.6. Japan

10.3.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

10.3.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group

10.3.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel

10.3.7. Rest of APAC

10.3.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

10.3.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group

10.3.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel

10.4. MEA

10.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

10.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group

10.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel

10.4.4. GCC

10.4.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

10.4.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group

10.4.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel

10.4.5. North Africa

10.4.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

10.4.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group

10.4.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel

10.4.6. South Africa

10.4.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

10.4.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group

10.4.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel

10.4.7. Rest of MEA

10.4.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

10.4.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group

10.4.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel

10.5. Latin America

10.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

10.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group

10.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel

10.5.4. Brazil

10.5.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

10.5.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group

10.5.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel

10.5.5. Rest of LATAM

10.5.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product

10.5.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group

10.5.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel

Chapter 11. Company Profiles

11.1. Nestle S.A.

11.1.1. Company Overview

11.1.2. Product Offerings

11.1.3. Financial Performance

11.1.4. Recent Initiatives

11.2. The Hershey Company

11.2.1. Company Overview

11.2.2. Product Offerings

11.2.3. Financial Performance

11.2.4. Recent Initiatives

11.3. Mars Incorporated

11.3.1. Company Overview

11.3.2. Product Offerings

11.3.3. Financial Performance

11.3.4. Recent Initiatives

11.4. Ferrero Group

11.4.1. Company Overview

11.4.2. Product Offerings

11.4.3. Financial Performance

11.4.4. Recent Initiatives

11.5. Mondelez International, Inc.

11.5.1. Company Overview

11.5.2. Product Offerings

11.5.3. Financial Performance

11.5.4. Recent Initiatives

11.6. HariboGmbh& Co. K.G.

11.6.1. Company Overview

11.6.2. Product Offerings

11.6.3. Financial Performance

11.6.4. Recent Initiatives

11.7. Barry Callebaut

11.7.1. Company Overview

11.7.2. Product Offerings

11.7.3. Financial Performance

11.7.4. Recent Initiatives

11.8. Meiji Holdings

11.8.1. Company Overview

11.8.2. Product Offerings

11.8.3. Financial Performance

11.8.4. Recent Initiatives

11.9. Pladis Global

11.9.1. Company Overview

11.9.2. Product Offerings

11.9.3. Financial Performance

11.9.4. Recent Initiatives

11.10. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprungli AG

11.10.1. Company Overview

11.10.2. Product Offerings

11.10.3. Financial Performance

11.10.4. Recent Initiatives

11.11. Ezaki Glico Co. Ltd.

11.11.1. Company Overview

11.11.2. Product Offerings

11.11.3. Financial Performance

11.11.4. Recent Initiatives

Chapter 12. Research Methodology

12.1. Primary Research

12.2. Secondary Research

12.3. Assumptions

Chapter 13. Appendix

13.1. About Us

13.2. Glossary of Terms

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Frequently Asked Questions

According to Precedence Research, the global confectionery market size was reached at USD 268.65 billion in 2024 and is expected to surpass USD 466.87 billion by 2034.

The global confectionery market is growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.68% from 2025 to 2034.

Rising disposable income, changing consumer tastes and preferences and growing demand for the organic chocolate are the driving factors of the confectionery market.

The major players operating in the confectionery market includes Nestle S.A., The Hershey Company, Mars Incorporated, Ferrero Group, Mondelez International, Inc., HariboGmbh& Co. K.G., Barry Callebaut, Meiji Holdings, Pladis Global, Chocoladefabriken Lindt &Sprungli AG, Ezaki Glico Co. Ltd.

The Europe region will lead the global confectionery market in the forecast period.

The types of the confectionery market includes chocolate, sugar confectionery, gums & jellies, mints and others

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