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

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

In 2022, the German market for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery decreased by -9.7% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a perceptible contraction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in Germany

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 12%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery

Exports from Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery were exported from Germany; surging by 9.4% compared with 2021. Overall, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +80.1% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +67.2% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 20%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports from Germany, together accounting for 41% of total exports. Poland, Austria, France, Belgium, Italy, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +18.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exported from Germany were the United States ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for 38% of total exports. Poland, Austria, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, South Korea, the Czech Republic, Spain and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, South Korea, with a CAGR of +17.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 5.8% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 the UK (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery

Imports into Germany

In 2022, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery imports into Germany fell to X tons, leveling off at the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 9.5% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery imports declined to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 9.2% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

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 Germany, together accounting for 43% of total imports. Poland, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Turkey, Denmark, France, Hungary, Ireland and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

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 +9.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery suppliers to Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 38% share of total imports. Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Turkey, Denmark, Austria, Ireland, France, China and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 49%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +9.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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, dropping by -3.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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