Europe: Market for Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery 2024

Market Size for Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in Europe

In 2022, the Europe market for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery decreased by -3% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption showed a noticeable slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in Europe

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery

Exports in Europe

In 2022, the amount of candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exported in Europe reached X tons, with an increase of 3.4% on the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the key exporters of candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery, together making up 67% of total exports. The Czech Republic (X tons), Italy (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), France (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +11.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery supplier in Europe, comprising 24% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany totaled +6.0%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+5.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+2.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -1.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery

Imports in Europe

In 2022, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery imports in Europe stood at X tons, with an increase of 4.3% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 8.8% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery imports amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons), Germany (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Poland (X tons), Russia (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Romania (X tons) was the major importer of candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery in Europe, generating 77% of total import. Austria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +9.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 36% of total imports. The Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Italy, Russia, Spain, Denmark, Austria and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

Among the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of +12.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, falling by -2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 5.4%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+2.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform