Europe Sugar Confectionery Market Size
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Study Period | 2018 - 2030 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 14.45 Billion |
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Market Size (2030) | USD 18.93 Billion |
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Largest Share by Distribution Channel | Convenience Store |
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CAGR (2024 - 2030) | 4.59 % |
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Largest Share by Country | Germany |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Europe Sugar Confectionery Market Analysis
The Europe Sugar Confectionery Market size is estimated at 14.45 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 18.93 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.59% during the forecast period (2024-2030).
14.45 Billion
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
18.93 Billion
Market Size in 2030 (USD)
2.62 %
CAGR (2018-2023)
4.59 %
CAGR (2024-2030)
Largest Segment by Confectionery Variant
41.07 %
value share, Pastilles, Gummies, and Jellies, Gummies
Consumers' increased interest in new confectionery products with innovative flavors, colors, and shapes, especially for kids, is largely driving the segment's growth.
Largest Segment by Distribution Channel
43.87 %
value share, Convenience Store, 2023
The wider range of confectionery products and feasibility in location by convenience stores, driven by impulse buying behavior, makes it a major market distribution channel.
Fastest-growing Segment by Confectionery variant
5.70 %
Projected CAGR, Lollipops, 2024-2030
Lollipops share is anticipated to increase, due to the size, ease of consumption, giving a treaty experience for longer time than other candies as they are larger than others.
Fastest-growing Segment by Distribution Channel
6.44 %
Projected CAGR, Online Retail Store, 2024-2030
With the high internet penetration, consumers are purchasing confectionery products through online stores, which is anticipated to be the fastest-growing segment.
Leading Market Player
18.63 %
market share, HARIBO Holding GmbH & Co. KG, 2022
HARIBO's main focus on product development made it a market leader. It has been ramping up its existing range of products, thus highly influencing consumer behavior.
Proximity factor helps convenience stores lead the market, projecting a growth rate of 3.84% for 2023-2024
- Convenience stores are the largest channels in the European sugar confectionery market. The channel held the major share of 43.89% by value compared to all other distribution channels in 2023. The broader reach, easy access to private label brands, and the increasing expansion of these channels are the key factors driving consumer preference toward them. Among countries in Europe, the United Kingdom recorded the highest number of convenience stores, with over 47,000 stores existing in the country in 2021.
- Supermarkets and hypermarkets are the second most widely preferred distribution channels after convenience stores to purchase sugar confectionery products across Europe. The segment grew by a value of 3.29% in 2023 compared to 2022. The proximity factor of these channels in the countries provides them with an added advantage of influencing the consumer’s decision to purchase from a large variety of sugar confectionery products available in the market. Owing to the accessibility to a wide range of sugar confectionery brands, the sales value of sugar confectionery products in supermarkets and hypermarkets is anticipated to register a CAGR of 3.15% during the forecast period in the region.
- Online channels are the fastest-growing distribution channel through which sugar confectionery products are consumed in the region. The segment is projected to register a growth of 18.3% by value during the period 2024-2027. Consumers are likely to prefer online channels as they provide quick delivery options. The high internet penetration in the region will likely aid online channels during the forecast period. In 2022, the region had 750 million internet users, with an internet penetration rate of 89.7% of the total population.
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High consumption of pastilles, gummies, and jellies led by German and UK consumers fuels market expansion
- Germany and the United Kingdom are identified as the region's major markets for sugar confectionery, followed by Russia and France. Germany and the United Kingdom collectively accounted for a 38% share of the overall sugar confectionery value sales across the region in 2023. The increasing availability of different varieties of candies, lollipops, pastilles, gummies, jellies, and mints has led to their high demand, fueled by the impulsive purchase behavior of consumers. Consumer preference for convenient indulgent snacking is identified as the key market driver in the region. In 2022, 72% of German snackers consumed candy and chocolate bars on a weekly basis.
- Pastilles, gummies, and jellies are the leading categories, holding a 43% value share in the overall sugar confectionery market in Germany in 2023. The surge in consumption of pastilles over the past few years may be primarily attributed to the increased consumption of medicinal or throat lozenges, a type of pastille that helps provide temporary relief from coughs and other throat problems. The availability of fruit-flavored pastilles containing ingredients such as zinc, vitamin C, and honey has also become popular among health-conscious consumers, which is further boosting the market’s growth. The pastilles, jellies, and gummies market in Germany observed a growth of 3% in 2023 compared to 2022 in terms of value sales.
- Turkey and Spain are identified as the fastest-growing confectionery markets in Europe. The Turkish sugar confectionery market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 11% in terms of value during the forecast period. The traditional popularity of sugar confectionery as gifts during religious festivals, wedding ceremonies, and celebrations fuels the market’s growth in Turkey.
Europe Sugar Confectionery Market Trends
The rising impulse buying behavior, along with increasing indulgence in sweets during occasions like Christmas and other festivals, among Europeans support the market
- Sugar confectionery consumption in Europe is attributed to factors like cultural celebrations and regular snacking among the population in the region. In the United Kingdom, about 58% of consumers preferred consuming snacks between meals in 2022, followed by Germany and France with 44% and 30%, respectively.
- Consumers continuously scrutinize labels and contents to make sound choices about their sugar intake. Furthermore, companies are bringing more transparency, choice, and portion guidance options to consumers looking to control their sugar intake, whether they are purchasing candy for home celebrations with their family, selecting a treat to share with friends, or treating themselves.
- In the region, sugar confectionery is available to consumers in the low-range to high-end premium range. In 2022, as per the annual average Consumer Price Index (CPI), the price index value of sugar, jams, syrups, and sugar confectionery items was measured at 110.1 index points in the United Kingdom.
- With the rising number of health-conscious consumers in the region, there is an increasing demand for healthier alternatives to every product, even for sugar confectionery. Many are seeking products that can help them maintain healthy eating habits. As a result, consumers have been buying more items with superfood ingredients over the last couple of decades.
OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Classic, as well as innovative blends of flavors, are fuelling the market growth in Europe
Europe Sugar Confectionery Industry Overview
The Europe Sugar Confectionery Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 37.29%. The major players in this market are HARIBO Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Mondelēz International Inc., Nestlé SA, Perfetti Van Melle BV and Ricola AG (sorted alphabetically).
Europe Sugar Confectionery Market Leaders
HARIBO Holding GmbH & Co. KG
Mondelēz International Inc.
Nestlé SA
Perfetti Van Melle BV
Ricola AG
Other important companies include August Storck KG, Cloetta AB, Ferrero International SA, Katjes International GmbH & Co. KG, Lavdas SA, Mars Incorporated, Soldan Holding + Candy Specialties GmbH, Swizzels Matlow Ltd, The Hershey Company, Vidal Golosinas.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
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Europe Sugar Confectionery Market News
- May 2023: British sweet manufacturer Swizzels expanded its popular range of Minions products with the addition of a Sherbet Dip. This Minions Sherbet Dip comprises three new flavors: Fizzy Orange, Sour Apple and Tangy Berry, and a classic Swizzelstick for dipping.
- April 2023: Swizzels Sweets has partnered with Applied Nutrition to launch a range of sports nutrition products in several of Swizzels’ well-known flavors. The sports brand Applied Nutrition announced Drumstick flavor lollies of both its bestselling hydration drink, BodyFuel, and a 60 ml shot variant of its popular pre-workout, A.B.E.
- March 2023: Hershey's introduced new Hershey's Kisses’ Milklicious candies, featuring a creamy chocolate milk filling packed into the delicious center of a rich, milk chocolate Hershey's Kisses candy.
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Europe Sugar 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)
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5.1 Confectionery Variant
- 5.1.1 Hard Candy
- 5.1.2 Lollipops
- 5.1.3 Mints
- 5.1.4 Pastilles, Gummies, and Jellies
- 5.1.5 Toffees and Nougats
- 5.1.6 Others
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5.2 Distribution Channel
- 5.2.1 Convenience Store
- 5.2.2 Online Retail Store
- 5.2.3 Supermarket/Hypermarket
- 5.2.4 Others
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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
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6.4 Company Profiles
- 6.4.1 August Storck KG
- 6.4.2 Cloetta AB
- 6.4.3 Ferrero International SA
- 6.4.4 HARIBO Holding GmbH & Co. KG
- 6.4.5 Katjes International GmbH & Co. KG
- 6.4.6 Lavdas SA
- 6.4.7 Mars Incorporated
- 6.4.8 Mondelēz International Inc.
- 6.4.9 Nestlé SA
- 6.4.10 Perfetti Van Melle BV
- 6.4.11 Ricola AG
- 6.4.12 Soldan Holding + Candy Specialties GmbH
- 6.4.13 Swizzels Matlow Ltd
- 6.4.14 The Hershey Company
- 6.4.15 Vidal Golosinas
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR CONFECTIONERY CEOS
8. APPENDIX
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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
List of Tables & Figures
- Figure 1:
- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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- VOLUME SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, %, EUROPE, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, %, EUROPE, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF HARD CANDY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE OF HARD CANDY MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF HARD CANDY MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF LOLLIPOPS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE OF LOLLIPOPS MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF LOLLIPOPS MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF MINTS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE OF MINTS MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF MINTS MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF PASTILLES, GUMMIES, AND JELLIES MARKET, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE OF PASTILLES, GUMMIES, AND JELLIES MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF PASTILLES, GUMMIES, AND JELLIES MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF TOFFEES AND NOUGATS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE OF TOFFEES AND NOUGATS MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF TOFFEES AND NOUGATS MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF OTHERS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE OF OTHERS MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF OTHERS MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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- VOLUME SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, EUROPE, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, EUROPE, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORE, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORE, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORE BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANTS, %, EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL STORE, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL STORE, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL STORE BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANTS, %, EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKET/HYPERMARKET, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKET/HYPERMARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKET/HYPERMARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANTS, %, EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANTS, %, EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY COUNTRY, METRIC TONNES, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY COUNTRY, USD, EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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- VOLUME SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY COUNTRY, %, EUROPE, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
- Figure 44:
- VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY COUNTRY, %, EUROPE, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, BELGIUM, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, BELGIUM, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANTS, %, BELGIUM, 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 48:
- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, FRANCE, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, FRANCE, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANTS, %, FRANCE, 2023 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, GERMANY, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, GERMANY, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANTS, %, GERMANY, 2023 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, ITALY, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, ITALY, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANTS, %, ITALY, 2023 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, NETHERLANDS, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, NETHERLANDS, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANTS, %, NETHERLANDS, 2023 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, RUSSIA, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, RUSSIA, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANTS, %, RUSSIA, 2023 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, SPAIN, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, SPAIN, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANTS, %, SPAIN, 2023 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, SWITZERLAND, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, SWITZERLAND, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANTS, %, SWITZERLAND, 2023 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, TURKEY, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, TURKEY, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANTS, %, TURKEY, 2023 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANTS, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2023 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, REST OF EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 76:
- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, REST OF EUROPE, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANTS, %, REST OF EUROPE, 2023 VS 2030
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- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, EUROPE, 2018 - 2023
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- MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, EUROPE, 2018 - 2023
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- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, EUROPE, 2022
Europe Sugar Confectionery Industry Segmentation
Hard Candy, Lollipops, Mints, Pastilles, Gummies, and Jellies, Toffees and Nougats, Others are covered as segments by Confectionery Variant. 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.
- Convenience stores are the largest channels in the European sugar confectionery market. The channel held the major share of 43.89% by value compared to all other distribution channels in 2023. The broader reach, easy access to private label brands, and the increasing expansion of these channels are the key factors driving consumer preference toward them. Among countries in Europe, the United Kingdom recorded the highest number of convenience stores, with over 47,000 stores existing in the country in 2021.
- Supermarkets and hypermarkets are the second most widely preferred distribution channels after convenience stores to purchase sugar confectionery products across Europe. The segment grew by a value of 3.29% in 2023 compared to 2022. The proximity factor of these channels in the countries provides them with an added advantage of influencing the consumer’s decision to purchase from a large variety of sugar confectionery products available in the market. Owing to the accessibility to a wide range of sugar confectionery brands, the sales value of sugar confectionery products in supermarkets and hypermarkets is anticipated to register a CAGR of 3.15% during the forecast period in the region.
- Online channels are the fastest-growing distribution channel through which sugar confectionery products are consumed in the region. The segment is projected to register a growth of 18.3% by value during the period 2024-2027. Consumers are likely to prefer online channels as they provide quick delivery options. The high internet penetration in the region will likely aid online channels during the forecast period. In 2022, the region had 750 million internet users, with an internet penetration rate of 89.7% of the total population.
| 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 |
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| 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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Mordor Intelligence follows a four-step methodology in all our reports.
- Step-1: Identify Key Variables: In order to build a robust forecasting methodology, the variables and factors identified in Step 1 are tested against available historical market numbers. Through an iterative process, the variables required for market forecast are set, and the model is built on the basis of these variables.
- Step-2: Build a Market Model: Market-size estimations for the forecast years are in nominal terms. Inflation is not a part of the pricing, and the average selling price (ASP) is kept constant throughout the forecast period for each country.
- Step-3: Validate and Finalize: In this important step, all market numbers, variables, and analyst calls are validated through an extensive network of primary research experts from the market studied. The respondents are selected across levels and functions to generate a holistic picture of the market studied.
- Step-4: Research Outputs: Syndicated Reports, Custom Consulting Assignments, Databases & Subscription Platforms
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