Europe Confectionery Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2030

The Europe Confectionery Market is segmented by Confections (Chocolate, Gums, Snack Bar, Sugar Confectionery), by Distribution Channel (Convenience Store, Online Retail Store, Supermarket/Hypermarket, Others) and by Country (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom). Market Value in USD and Volume are both presented. Key data points observed include market segmental split by confections, confectionery variant, sugar content, and distribution channel.

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svg icon Study Period 2018 - 2030
svg icon Market Size (2024) USD 69.40 Billion
svg icon Market Size (2030) USD 90.90 Billion
svg icon Largest Share by Distribution Channel Supermarket/Hypermarket
svg icon CAGR (2024 - 2030) 4.60 %
svg icon Largest Share by Country United Kingdom

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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Key Players

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Europe Confectionery Market Analysis

The Europe Confectionery Market size is estimated at 69.40 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 90.90 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.60% during the forecast period (2024-2030).

69.40 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

90.90 Billion

Market Size in 2030 (USD)

3.05 %

CAGR (2018-2023)

4.60 %

CAGR (2024-2030)

Largest Segment by Confections

68.14 %

value share, Chocolate, 2023

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Increasing chocolate manufacturing facilities in countries like the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, and Belgium made chocolate a larger segment in the region in the study period.

Largest Segment by Distribution Channel

41.67 %

value share, Supermarket/Hypermarket, 2023

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Supermarkets and hypermarkets are the key off-trade distribution channels in the region, as consumers prefer purchasing chocolates, other confectioneries, items together.

Fastest-growing Segment by Confections

7.57 %

Projected CAGR, Snack Bar, 2024-2030

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Consumers are replacing conventional snacks with snack bars, growing and witnessing an ever-expanding array of flavors and healthy varieties to supplement eating habits.

Fastest-growing Segment by Distribution Channel

6.46 %

Projected CAGR, Online Retail Store, 2024-2030

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The ability to use online marketing tools to target new customers and website analysis tools to gain insight into regional product-specific consumers is driving the segment.

Leading Market Player

16.37 %

market share, Mondelēz International Inc., 2022

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The active market activities, like product innovations and strategic moves by Mondelēz, along with the unique portfolio, are enabling the company to grow ales in the market.

Supermarkets and convenience stores collectively account for more than 75% of the market share as nationwide store chains allow broader reach and easy access to multiple brands

  • Supermarkets/hypermarkets have always maintained a strong lead in the sales of confectionery in the region. Chocolate is largely sold confection through supermarkets and hypermarkets, with a market volume share of 50.89% in 2022. Strategic product positioning on the dedicated shelves for the confectionery category influences impulse purchase behavior among potential consumers. Casino Supermarkets, Carrefour, Super U, and Lidl are some of the leading grocery store operators in the region. A nationwide network of these operators allows easy access to local and mainstream confectionery brands. As of 2023, Lidl operated more than 3,000 and 1,500 stores in Germany and France, respectively. Carrefour operates around 2,869 supermarkets across the region.
  • Convenience stores are the second most widely preferred distribution channel after supermarkets and hypermarkets for purchasing confectionery. The volume sales of confectionery through convenience stores is estimated to register a 38.96% volume share in 2024. The broader reach and easy access to private label brands drive the consumer preference for traditional grocery stores over other retail channels. Snack bar sales are estimated to grow at the highest CAGR through convenience stores, reaching a sales value of USD 1,761.98 million in 2030.
  • The online channel is projected to be the fastest-growing distribution channel for confectionery, with an anticipated CAGR of 6.13% in terms of value during the forecast period. The increasing number of internet users influences the evolving role of online channels in grocery purchases. In 2022, 68% of European consumers aged 16 to 74 bought online goods or services for personal use.
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High consumption of chocolates and candy across Germany, the United Kingdom, and France contributes to the growth of the confectionery market in Europe

  • The United Kingdom and Germany are identified as the major markets in the region, followed by France and Russia. Germany and the United Kingdom collectively accounted for a 39.21% share of the overall confectionery sales volume across the region in 2023. Consumer preference for tasty and convenient indulgent snacking is identified as the key market driver in the region. In 2022, 72% of German snackers consumed candy and chocolate bars every week. In Germany, chocolate sales are anticipated to register the highest CAGR of 4.98% during the forecast period to reach a sales value of USD 13,937.01 million in 2030.
  • In France, the confectionery market is characterized by the large cocoa-processing and chocolate-manufacturing industry. Chocolate had a 68.68% share of the overall confectionery consumption in 2022. Consumer shift toward easy-to-prepare food is estimated to foster the demand for snack bars during the forecast period. In 2022, 44% of French consumers preferred quick food as part of at-home breakfasts.
  • Turkey and Spain are identified as the fastest-growing confectionery markets in Europe. The Turkish market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 5.69% during 2023-2030 in terms of value. The traditional popularity of sugar confectionery as gifts during religious festivals, wedding ceremonies, and celebrations fuels the market’s growth in Turkey.
  • In Spain, chocolate and sugar confectionery are top-selling confections and collectively had a volume share of 93.674% in 2023. A healthy snacking trend is anticipated to promote the consumption of dark chocolates and sugar-free confectionery in Spain. In 2021, 55.4% of consumers preferred to spend more on healthier food options. Dark chocolate sales volume is anticipated to register a CAGR of 5.98% during the forecast period.

Europe Confectionery Market Trends

The introduction of healthy variants like sugar-free, clean-label, natural, and organic confectionery products across the region resulted in higher sales

  • The consumption of confectionery products in Europe is majorly associated with celebrations, holidays, and gift-giving, leading to consistent demand throughout the year. Europeans are the world’s main consumers of chocolate and increasingly demand high-quality chocolates, as well as products that hold aspects that prove their sustainable and ethical trade.
  • More than 80% of all chocolate confectionery sold in Germany in 2022 was made using sustainably produced cocoa. Large German retailers such as Lidl, Aldi, and REWE have committed themselves to only sell 100% sustainable cocoa chocolates.
  • There is a growing interest in premium and artisanal chocolates in Europe. In 2022, a quarter of chocolate buyers in the United Kingdom paid more for a luxury brand of chocolate for themselves, while 44% of consumers in the country purchased those chocolates as a gift.
  • In 2022, 55% of consumers in Germany preferred milk chocolate. However, dark chocolate is expected to be the fastest-growing segment. In Switzerland, 66% of consumers preferred dark chocolate. Consumption of dark chocolate is driven by consumer preferences for healthy products.

OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT

  • Strong demand for fortified confectionery products and products incorporated with ingredients with functional benefits boost the growth

Europe Confectionery Industry Overview

The Europe Confectionery Market is moderately consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 47.99%. The major players in this market are Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG, Ferrero International SA, Mars Incorporated, Mondelēz International Inc. and Nestlé SA (sorted alphabetically).

Europe Confectionery Market Leaders

  1. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG

  2. Ferrero International SA

  3. Mars Incorporated

  4. Mondelēz International Inc.

  5. Nestlé SA

Europe Confectionery Market Concentration

Other important companies include August Storck KG, Confiserie Leonidas SA, Delica AG, HARIBO Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Meiji Holdings Company Ltd, Perfetti Van Melle BV, Sirio Pharma Co. Ltd, The Otmuchów Group, Valrhona Chocolate, Yıldız Holding AS.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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Europe Confectionery Market News

  • March 2023: Nestlé launched a new chocolate bar fused with two flavors, i.e., the Purple One and Green Triangle. These chocolate bars are available in supermarkets across the United Kingdom.
  • October 2022: Sirio Pharma launched two new gummies in Europe. The gummies are available in various fruit flavors and shapes.
  • August 2022: The German brand Haribo opened its first brand store in Poland.

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Europe Confectionery Market Report - Table of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

2. REPORT OFFERS

3. INTRODUCTION

  • 3.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
  • 3.2 Scope of the Study​
  • 3.3 Research Methodology

4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

  • 4.1 Regulatory Framework
  • 4.2 Consumer Buying Behavior
  • 4.3 Ingredient Analysis
  • 4.4 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2030 and analysis of growth prospects)

  • 5.1 Confections
    • 5.1.1 Chocolate
    • 5.1.1.1 By Confectionery Variant
    • 5.1.1.1.1 Dark Chocolate
    • 5.1.1.1.2 Milk and White Chocolate
    • 5.1.2 Gums
    • 5.1.2.1 By Confectionery Variant
    • 5.1.2.1.1 Bubble Gum
    • 5.1.2.1.2 Chewing Gum
    • 5.1.2.1.2.1 By Sugar Content
    • 5.1.2.1.2.1.1 Sugar Chewing Gum
    • 5.1.2.1.2.1.2 Sugar-free Chewing Gum
    • 5.1.3 Snack Bar
    • 5.1.3.1 By Confectionery Variant
    • 5.1.3.1.1 Cereal Bar
    • 5.1.3.1.2 Fruit & Nut Bar
    • 5.1.3.1.3 Protein Bar
    • 5.1.4 Sugar Confectionery
    • 5.1.4.1 By Confectionery Variant
    • 5.1.4.1.1 Hard Candy
    • 5.1.4.1.2 Lollipops
    • 5.1.4.1.3 Mints
    • 5.1.4.1.4 Pastilles, Gummies, and Jellies
    • 5.1.4.1.5 Toffees and Nougats
    • 5.1.4.1.6 Others
  • 5.2 Distribution Channel
    • 5.2.1 Convenience Store
    • 5.2.2 Online Retail Store
    • 5.2.3 Supermarket/Hypermarket
    • 5.2.4 Others
  • 5.3 Country
    • 5.3.1 Belgium
    • 5.3.2 France
    • 5.3.3 Germany
    • 5.3.4 Italy
    • 5.3.5 Netherlands
    • 5.3.6 Russia
    • 5.3.7 Spain
    • 5.3.8 Switzerland
    • 5.3.9 Turkey
    • 5.3.10 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.11 Rest of Europe

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Landscape
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 August Storck KG
    • 6.4.2 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG
    • 6.4.3 Confiserie Leonidas SA
    • 6.4.4 Delica AG
    • 6.4.5 Ferrero International SA
    • 6.4.6 HARIBO Holding GmbH & Co. KG
    • 6.4.7 Mars Incorporated
    • 6.4.8 Meiji Holdings Company Ltd
    • 6.4.9 Mondelēz International Inc.
    • 6.4.10 Nestlé SA
    • 6.4.11 Perfetti Van Melle BV
    • 6.4.12 Sirio Pharma Co. Ltd
    • 6.4.13 The Otmuchów Group
    • 6.4.14 Valrhona Chocolate
    • 6.4.15 Yıldız Holding AS
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR CONFECTIONERY CEOS

8. APPENDIX

  • 8.1 Global Overview
    • 8.1.1 Overview
    • 8.1.2 Porter’s Five Forces Framework
    • 8.1.3 Global Value Chain Analysis
    • 8.1.4 Market Dynamics (DROs)
  • 8.2 Sources & References
  • 8.3 List of Tables & Figures
  • 8.4 Primary Insights
  • 8.5 Data Pack
  • 8.6 Glossary of Terms
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List of Tables & Figures

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  2. VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONS, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONS, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONS, %, EUROPE, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONS, %, EUROPE, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CHOCOLATE MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CHOCOLATE MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF CHOCOLATE MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, %, EUROPE, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CHOCOLATE MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, %, EUROPE, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF DARK CHOCOLATE MARKET, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF DARK CHOCOLATE MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DARK CHOCOLATE MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF MILK AND WHITE CHOCOLATE MARKET, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF MILK AND WHITE CHOCOLATE MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MILK AND WHITE CHOCOLATE MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF GUMS MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF GUMS MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF GUMS MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, %, EUROPE, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF GUMS MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, %, EUROPE, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF BUBBLE GUM MARKET, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF BUBBLE GUM MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF BUBBLE GUM MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CHEWING GUM MARKET BY SUGAR CONTENT, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CHEWING GUM MARKET BY SUGAR CONTENT, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF CHEWING GUM MARKET BY SUGAR CONTENT, %, EUROPE, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CHEWING GUM MARKET BY SUGAR CONTENT, %, EUROPE, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF SUGAR CHEWING GUM MARKET, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF SUGAR CHEWING GUM MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CHEWING GUM MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF SUGAR-FREE CHEWING GUM MARKET, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF SUGAR-FREE CHEWING GUM MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR-FREE CHEWING GUM MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF SNACK BAR MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF SNACK BAR MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF SNACK BAR MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, %, EUROPE, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SNACK BAR MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, %, EUROPE, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CEREAL BAR MARKET, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CEREAL BAR MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CEREAL BAR MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF FRUIT & NUT BAR MARKET, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF FRUIT & NUT BAR MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FRUIT & NUT BAR MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF PROTEIN BAR MARKET, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF PROTEIN BAR MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PROTEIN BAR MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, %, EUROPE, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, %, EUROPE, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF HARD CANDY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF HARD CANDY MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF HARD CANDY MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF LOLLIPOPS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF LOLLIPOPS MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF LOLLIPOPS MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF MINTS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF MINTS MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MINTS MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF PASTILLES, GUMMIES, AND JELLIES MARKET, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF PASTILLES, GUMMIES, AND JELLIES MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PASTILLES, GUMMIES, AND JELLIES MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF TOFFEES AND NOUGATS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF TOFFEES AND NOUGATS MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF TOFFEES AND NOUGATS MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF OTHERS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF OTHERS MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHERS MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, EUROPE, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, EUROPE, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORE, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORE, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORE BY CONFECTION, %, EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL STORE, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL STORE, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL STORE BY CONFECTION, %, EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKET/HYPERMARKET, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKET/HYPERMARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKET/HYPERMARKET BY CONFECTION, %, EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS BY CONFECTION, %, EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY COUNTRY, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY COUNTRY, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY COUNTRY, %, EUROPE, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY COUNTRY, %, EUROPE, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, BELGIUM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, BELGIUM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTION, %, BELGIUM, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, FRANCE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, FRANCE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTION, %, FRANCE, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, GERMANY, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, GERMANY, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTION, %, GERMANY, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, ITALY, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, ITALY, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTION, %, ITALY, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, NETHERLANDS, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, NETHERLANDS, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTION, %, NETHERLANDS, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, RUSSIA, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, RUSSIA, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTION, %, RUSSIA, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, SPAIN, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, SPAIN, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTION, %, SPAIN, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, SWITZERLAND, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, SWITZERLAND, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTION, %, SWITZERLAND, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, TURKEY, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, TURKEY, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTION, %, TURKEY, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTION, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, REST OF EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, REST OF EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTION, %, REST OF EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, EUROPE, 2018 - 2023
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  2. MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, EUROPE, 2018 - 2023
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, EUROPE, 2022

Europe Confectionery Industry Segmentation

Chocolate, Gums, Snack Bar, Sugar Confectionery are covered as segments by Confections. Convenience Store, Online Retail Store, Supermarket/Hypermarket, Others are covered as segments by Distribution Channel. Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom are covered as segments by Country.

  • Supermarkets/hypermarkets have always maintained a strong lead in the sales of confectionery in the region. Chocolate is largely sold confection through supermarkets and hypermarkets, with a market volume share of 50.89% in 2022. Strategic product positioning on the dedicated shelves for the confectionery category influences impulse purchase behavior among potential consumers. Casino Supermarkets, Carrefour, Super U, and Lidl are some of the leading grocery store operators in the region. A nationwide network of these operators allows easy access to local and mainstream confectionery brands. As of 2023, Lidl operated more than 3,000 and 1,500 stores in Germany and France, respectively. Carrefour operates around 2,869 supermarkets across the region.
  • Convenience stores are the second most widely preferred distribution channel after supermarkets and hypermarkets for purchasing confectionery. The volume sales of confectionery through convenience stores is estimated to register a 38.96% volume share in 2024. The broader reach and easy access to private label brands drive the consumer preference for traditional grocery stores over other retail channels. Snack bar sales are estimated to grow at the highest CAGR through convenience stores, reaching a sales value of USD 1,761.98 million in 2030.
  • The online channel is projected to be the fastest-growing distribution channel for confectionery, with an anticipated CAGR of 6.13% in terms of value during the forecast period. The increasing number of internet users influences the evolving role of online channels in grocery purchases. In 2022, 68% of European consumers aged 16 to 74 bought online goods or services for personal use.
Confections Chocolate By Confectionery Variant Dark Chocolate
Milk and White Chocolate
Confections Gums By Confectionery Variant Bubble Gum
Chewing Gum By Sugar Content Sugar Chewing Gum
Sugar-free Chewing Gum
Confections Snack Bar By Confectionery Variant Cereal Bar
Fruit & Nut Bar
Protein Bar
Confections Sugar Confectionery By Confectionery Variant Hard Candy
Lollipops
Mints
Pastilles, Gummies, and Jellies
Toffees and Nougats
Others
Distribution Channel Convenience Store
Online Retail Store
Supermarket/Hypermarket
Others
Country Belgium
France
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Russia
Spain
Switzerland
Turkey
United Kingdom
Rest of Europe
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Market Definition

  • Milk and White Chocolate - Milk chocolates is a solid chocolate made with milk (in the form of either milk powder, liquid milk, or condensed milk) and cocoa solids. White chocolate is made from cocoa butter and milk and contains no cocoa solids whatsoever. The scope includes regular chocolates, low-sugar, and sugar-free variants
  • Toffees & Nougats - Toffees include hard, chewy, and small or one-bite candies marketed with labels as toffee or toffee-like confectionery. Nougat is a chewy confection with almond, sugar, and egg white as a basic ingredient; and it originated in Europe and Middle East countries.
  • Cereals Bars - A snack composed of breakfast cereal that has been compressed into a bar shape and is held together with a form of edible adhesive. The scope includes snack bars made with cereals such as rice, oats, corn, etc. mixed with a binding syrup. These also include products labeled as cereal bars, cereal treat bars, or grain bars.
  • Chewing Gum - This is a preparation for chewing, usually made of flavored and sweetened chicle or such substitutes as polyvinyl acetate. The types of chewing gums included in the scope are sugar-chewing gums and sugar-free chewing gums
Keyword Definition
Dark Chocolate Dark chocolate is a form of chocolate containing cocoa solids and cocoa butter without the milk.
White Chocolate White chocolate is the type of chocolate containing the highest percentage of milk solids, typically around or over 30 percent.
Milk Chocolate Milk chocolate is made from dark chocolate that has a low cocoa solid content and higher sugar content, plus a milk product.
Hard Candy A candy made of sugar and corn syrup boiled without crystallizing.
Toffees A hard, chewy, often brown sweet that is made from sugar boiled with butter.
Nougats A chewy or brittle candy containing almonds or other nuts and sometimes fruit.
Cereal bar A cereal bar is a bar-shaped food product, made by pressing cereals and usually dried fruit or berries, which are in most cases held together by glucose syrup.
Protein bar Protein bars are nutrition bars that contain a high proportion of protein to carbohydrates/fats.
Fruit & Nut bar These are often based on dates with other dried fruit and nut additions and, in some cases, flavorings.
NCA The National Confectioners Association is an American trade organization that promotes chocolate, candy, gum and mints, and the companies that make these treats.
CGMP Current good manufacturing practices are those conforming to the guidelines recommended by relevant agencies.
Unstandardized foods Unstandardized foods are those that do not have a standard of identity or that deviate from a prescribed standard in any manner.
GI The glycemic index (GI) is a way of ranking carbohydrate-containing foods based on how slowly or quickly they are digested and increase blood glucose levels over a period of time
Skimmed milk powder Skimmed milk powder is obtained by removing water from pasteurized skim milk by spray-drying.
Flavanols Flavanols are a group of compounds found in cocoa, tea, apples, and many other plant-based foods and beverages.
WPC Whey protein concentrate- the substance obtained by the removal of sufficient nonprotein constituents from pasteurized whey so that the finished dry product contains greater than 25% protein.
LDL Low density Lipoprotein- the bad cholesterol
HDL High density Lipoprotein- the good cholesterol
BHT butylated Hydroxytoluene is a lab-made chemical that is added to foods as a preservative.
Carrageenan Carrageenan is an additive used to thicken, emulsify, and preserve foods and drinks.
Free form Not containing certain ingredients, such as gluten, dairy, or sugar.
Cocoa butter It is a fatty substance obtained from cocoa beans, used in the manufacture of confectionery.
Pastellies A type of of Brazilian candy made from sugar, eggs, and milk.
Draggees Small, round candies that are coated with a hard sugar shell
CHOPRABISCO Royal Belgian Association of the chocolate, pralines, biscuit, and confectionery industry- A trade association that represents the Belgian chocolate industry.
European Directive 2000/13 A European Union directive that regulates the labeling of food products
Kakao-Verordnung The German chocolate ordinance, a set of regulations that define what can be labeled as "chocolate" in Germany.
FASFC Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain
Pectin A natural substance that is derived from fruits and vegetables. It is used in confectionery to create a gel-like texture.
Invert sugars A type of sugar that is made up of glucose and fructose.
Emulsifier A substance that helps to mix to liquids that does not mix together.
Anthocyanins A type of flavonoid that is responsible for the red, purple, and blue colors of confectionery.
Functional Foods Foods that have been modified to provide additional health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
Kosher certificate This certification verifies that the ingredients, production process including all machinery, and/or food-service process complies with the standards of Jewish dietary law
Chicory root extract A natural extract from the chicory root that is a good source of fiber, calcium, phosphorous, and folate
RDD Recommended daily dose
Gummies A chewy gelatin-based candy that is often flavored with fruit.
Nutraceuticals Food or dietary supplements that are claimed to have health benefits.
Energy bars Snack bars that are high in carbohydrates and calories are designed to provide energy on the go.
BFSO Belgian Food Safety Organization for the food chain.
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Europe Confectionery Market Research FAQs

The Europe Confectionery Market size is expected to reach USD 69.40 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 4.60% to reach USD 90.90 billion by 2030.

In 2024, the Europe Confectionery Market size is expected to reach USD 69.40 billion.

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG, Ferrero International SA, Mars Incorporated, Mondelēz International Inc. and Nestlé SA are the major companies operating in the Europe Confectionery Market.

In the Europe Confectionery Market, the Supermarket/Hypermarket segment accounts for the largest share by distribution channel.

In 2024, United Kingdom accounts for the largest share by country in the Europe Confectionery Market.

In 2023, the Europe Confectionery Market size was estimated at 69.40 billion. The report covers the Europe Confectionery Market historical market size for years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Europe Confectionery Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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