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

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

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the French market for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery, when its value increased by 25% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt slump. Candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in France

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery

Exports from France

In 2022, overseas shipments of candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery increased by 12% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports from France, together comprising 42% of total exports. Italy, the United States, the UK, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, the Netherlands, Portugal and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of +28.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exported from France worldwide, with a combined 36% share of total exports. Belgium, Italy, the UK, Switzerland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

Norway, with a CAGR of +23.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -3.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Portugal (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery

Imports into France

Candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery imports into France surged to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 26% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 18%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery imports to France, with a combined 68% share of total imports. Germany, Italy, Hungary, Turkey, Ireland and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +45.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery suppliers to France were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising 58% of total imports. Germany, Ireland, Italy, Turkey, Hungary and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +16.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -13% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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