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World - Candy, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Nov 6, 2023

The Top Import Markets for Candies and Sweets

When it comes to satisfying our sweet tooth, there is an abundance of options available around the globe. While many countries excel in producing their own delectable treats, some have emerged as the top import markets for candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery. Let's take a closer look at these sweet-loving nations and the statistics that shape their import market.

1. United States

The United States tops the list as the world's largest import market for candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery, with an import value of $2.8 billion in 2022. This comes as no surprise, considering the country's immense population and strong consumer demand for these delightful treats.

2. United Kingdom

The United Kingdom follows closely behind the United States, with an import value of $793.2 million in 2022. The UK's love for sweets and confectionery is well-documented, with traditional treats like toffee, fudge, and liquorice being widely enjoyed throughout the country.

3. Germany

Germany secures the third spot on the list, importing candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery worth $775.7 million in 2022. Known for their precision and attention to detail, it's no wonder that German consumers have developed a taste for high-quality confectionery from around the world.

4. Canada

Canada is another significant player in the import market for candy and confectionery, with an import value of $559.1 million in 2022. Canadians have a diverse palate when it comes to sweet treats, indulging in a wide range of flavors and styles from various countries.

5. France

The French may be known for their exquisite pastries and desserts, but they also have a penchant for imported candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery. France imported $508.2 million worth of these delightful treats in 2022, showcasing the country's appreciation for all things sweet.

6. Netherlands

The Netherlands holds its own in the import market, with an import value of $489.1 million in 2022. With a strong trading history and a diverse population, the Dutch have developed a taste for confectionery from various corners of the world.

7. China

China, known for its vast population and growing middle class, imported $332.5 million worth of candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery in 2022. As disposable income increases, Chinese consumers are indulging in a wider range of imported confectionery products.

8. Belgium

Belgium may be famous for its chocolate, but that doesn't stop the country from importing a variety of candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery. In 2022, Belgium imported $322.0 million worth of these delightful treats, proving that even a nation renowned for its own confectionery traditions craves international flavors.

9. Poland

Poland, with its rich culinary heritage, has a growing appetite for imported candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery. The country imported $308.6 million worth of these products in 2022, showcasing the Polish people's love for diverse and indulgent confectionery offerings.

10. Sweden

Rounding off the top ten list is Sweden, with an import value of $297.9 million in 2022. Swedish consumers have a sweet tooth of their own and enjoy a mix of domestic and international confectionery options.

In conclusion, these top import markets for candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery showcase the universal love for indulgent treats. From the United States to Sweden, consumers around the globe continue to seek out and savor these delightful products. With the help of market intelligence platforms like IndexBox, businesses can stay informed about the latest trends and statistics, enabling them to make informed decisions in this dynamic and ever-expanding industry.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 10822310 - Chewing gum
  • Prodcom 10822320 - Liquorice cakes, blocks, sticks and pastilles containing > .10 % by weight of sucrose, but not containing any other substances
  • Prodcom 10822330 - White chocolate
  • Prodcom 10822353 - Sugar confectionery pastes in immediate packings of a net content . 1 kg (including marzipan, fondant, nougat and almond pastes)
  • Prodcom 10822355 - Throat pastilles and cough drops consisting essentially of sugars and flavouring agents (excluding pastilles or drops with flavouring agents containing medicinal properties)
  • Prodcom 10822363 - Sugar-coated (panned) goods (including sugar almonds)
  • Prodcom 10822365 - Gums, fruit jellies and fruit pastes in the form of sugar confectionery (excluding chewing gum)
  • Prodcom 10822373 - Boiled sweets
  • Prodcom 10822375 - Toffees, caramels and similar sweets
  • Prodcom 10822383 - Compressed tablets of sugar confectionery (including cachous)
  • Prodcom 10822390 - Sugar confectionery, n.e.c.

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, By Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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