The publisher's Country Profile report on the confectionery sector in the US provides insights on high growth markets to target, trends in the usage of packaging materials, types and closures category level distribution data and companies market shares.
The US confectionery sector was led by the chocolate category in both value and volume terms in 2021. The chocolate category is also forecast to register the fastest value growth during 2021-2026. Hypermarkets & supermarkets was the leading channel for distribution of confectionery products in the country. The Hershey Company, Mars, Incorporated, and Ferrero S.p.A. are the leading companies in the country. Flexible packaging was the most commonly used pack material in the US confectionery sector.
What else is contained?
The US confectionery sector was led by the chocolate category in both value and volume terms in 2021. The chocolate category is also forecast to register the fastest value growth during 2021-2026. Hypermarkets & supermarkets was the leading channel for distribution of confectionery products in the country. The Hershey Company, Mars, Incorporated, and Ferrero S.p.A. are the leading companies in the country. Flexible packaging was the most commonly used pack material in the US confectionery sector.
What else is contained?
- Sector data: Overall sector value and volume data with growth analysis for 2016-2026
- Category coverage: Value and growth analysis for chocolate, gum and sugar confectionery with inputs on individual segment share within each category and the change in their market share forecast for 2021-2026
- Leading players: Market share of companies (in value terms) and private labels (in value terms) in 2021
- Distribution data: Percentage of sales within each category through distribution channels such as 'dollar stores', variety store & general merchandise retailers, cash & carries & warehouse clubs, convenience stores, department stores, drugstores & pharmacies, E-retailers, Food & drinks specialists, hypermarkets & supermarkets, vending machines.
- Packaging data: consumption breakdown for package materials and pack types in each category, in terms of percentage share of number of units sold. pack material data for glass, flexible packaging, rigid plastics, paper & board and rigid metal; pack type for: jar, bag/sachet, tub, speciality container, stand up pouch, carton - folding, can, tray, film, foil, wrapper, box, blister pack, tube, sleeve, clamshell, bottle, other pack type, closure type for: flip/snap top, screw top, prize off, plastic tie, film, lever closure, cap, foil and other closure types, primary outer types for: carton - folding, bag, sleeve and shrink wrap.
Scope
- Per capita consumption of confectionery was higher in the US than in both the global and regional levels in 2021
- The per capita consumption of chocolate was higher than other confectionery categories in the US in 2021
- Hypermarkets & supermarkets is the leading distribution channel in the US confectionery sector
- Private labels are growing at a higher CAGR than brands in the US confectionery sector
- The health & wellness market is led by the sugar confectionery category in the US confectionery sector
- “Older consumers” represent the largest subset of the confectionery sector in the US
Reasons to Buy
- Identify high potential categories and explore further market opportunities based on detailed value and volume analysis
- Existing and new players can analyze key distribution channels to identify and evaluate trends and opportunities
- Gain an understanding of the total competitive landscape based on detailed company share analysis to plan effective market positioning
- Our team of analysts have placed a significant emphasis on changes expected in the market that will provide a clear picture of the opportunities that can be tapped over the next five years, resulting in revenue expansion
- The packaging analysis report helps manufacturers, in identifying the most commonly used packaging materials in the sector
- Analysis on key macro-economic indicators such as real GDP, nominal GDP, consumer price index, household consumption expenditure, population (by age group, gender, rural-urban split, and employed people and unemployment rate. It also includes economic summary of the country along with labor market and demographic trends.
Table of Contents
- Report Scope
- Executive Summary
- Part 1: Market Environment
- Value and Volume Share of the US in the Global and North American Markets
- Growth Analysis of the US Compared to Other Leading Countries in the North American Market
- PCC and PCE of the US Compared to the Global and North American Markets
- Part 2: Sector Deep Dive
- The US Confectionery Sector Snapshot
- Market Size Analysis
- Cross-category Comparison -Value Growth Analysis and Category Winners and Losers
- Cross-category Comparison -Volume Growth Analysis and Category Winners and Losers
- Part 3: Category Deep Dive
- Per Capita Consumption Analysis by Category
- Market Size Analysis-Category: Chocolate
- Segment-Level Analysis (in Value Terms) -Chocolate
- Segment-Level Analysis (in Volume Terms) -Chocolate
- Market Size Analysis-Category: Gum
- Segment-Level Analysis (in Value Terms) -Gum
- Segment-Level Analysis (in Volume Terms) -Gum
- Market Size Analysis-Category: Sugar Confectionery
- Segment-Level Analysis (in Value Terms) -Sugar Confectionery
- Segment-Level Analysis (in Volume Terms) -Sugar Confectionery
- Part 4: Distribution Analysis
- Channel Share Analysis
- Part 5: Competitive Environment
- Leading Companies Value and Volume Share
- Brand Share Analysis of Top Five Companies
- Brand Share Analysis of Top Five Companies by Category
- Private Label Share Analysis by Category
- Growth of Private Labels Compared to Branded Products
- Degree of Consolidation/Fragmentation by Category
- Part 6: Health & Wellness Analysis
- Health & Wellness Analysis by Category
- Health & Wellness Analysis by Product Attributes
- Health & Wellness Analysis by Consumer Benefits
- Cross Category Comparison -Products with H&W Vs. Non-H&W Claims
- Part 7: Packaging Analysis
- Pack Material Growth Analysis
- Pack Type Growth Analysis
- Closure Type Growth Analysis
- Primary Outer Type Growth Analysis
- Part 8: City Deep Dive
- Market Share Analysis of Top 10 Cities
- Market Share Analysis of Top 10 Cities by Category
- Part 9: Consumergraphics
- Demographic Analysis
- Part 10: Macroeconomic Analysis
- GDP Growth and Inflation
- Population Growth
- Labor Market Trend
- Economic Summary, Labor Market, and Demographic Trends
- The US Risk Index (GCRI) 2021
- The US Risk Analysis -Compared to Global and North America Markets
- Methodology
- Definitions
- Appendix
- Leading value categories
- Fastest-growing segments (value), 2021
- Cross-category comparison -by value (2016-2026)
- Cross-category comparison -by volume (2016-2026)
- Per capita consumption (by category), the US compared to North America and global levels (in kg), 2021
- Chocolate -value analysis by segment, 2016-2026
- Chocolate -volume analysis by segment, 2016-2026
- Gum -value analysis by segment, 2016-2026
- Gum -volume analysis by segment, 2016-2026
- Sugar confectionery -value analysis by segment, 2016-2026
- Sugar confectionery -volume analysis by segment, 2016-2026
- Change in distribution share, 2016-2021
- Top five companies share by brand (in value and volume terms) in the confectionery sector, 2021
- Brand shares of top five companies (in value and volume terms) by category, 2021
- Category comparison -with H&W and non-H&W claims, 2016-2021
- Volume share analysis of 10 cities by category (%), 2021
- Performance overview (score: 1-100)
- Category data, by segment
- Per capita consumption (in kg), 2016-2026
- Per capita expenditure ($), 2016-2026
- Confectionery sales distribution in the US -by category ($ million), 2021
- Brand share (in value and volume terms) in the confectionery sector, 2021
- Brand share (in value and volume terms) in the confectionery sector, by category, 2021
- Key health & wellness product attributes driving sales in the US, 2016-2021
- Key health & wellness consumer benefits driving sales in the US, 2016-2021
- Pack material (in million pack units), 2016-2026
- Pack materials by category (in million pack units), 2021
- Pack type (in million pack units), 2016-2026
- Pack types by category (in million pack units), 2021
- Closure type (in million pack units), 2016-2026
- Closure types by category (in million pack units), 2021
- Primary outer type (in million pack units), 2016-2026
- Primary outer types by category (in million pack units), 2021
- Real GDP and annual growth (%), 2018-2026
- Nominal GDP and annual growth (%), 2018-2026
- Consumer price inflation (%), 2018-2026
- Employed people and unemployment rate (%), 2018-2026
- Nominal household final consumption expenditure and annual growth (%), 2018-2026
- Population and annual growth (%), 2018-2026
- Population by age group (%)
- Population by gender (%)
- Population by rural-urban split (%)
- Exchange rates, 2016-2026
- Value and volume share of the US in the global and North America confectionery sector, 2021-2026
- The US compared to other top countries in terms of market share, growth, and competitive landscape
- PCC comparison -the US, North America, and global, 2016-2026
- PCE comparison -the US, North America, and global, 2016-2026
- Market size and growth analysis by value and volume, confectionery sector, 2016-2026
- Cross-category comparison -value growth analysis and category winners and losers
- Cross-category comparison -volume growth analysis and category winners and losers
- Market size and growth analysis by value and volume, chocolate category, 2016-2026
- Market size and growth analysis by value and volume, gum category, 2016-2026
- Market size and growth analysis by value and volume, sugar confectionery category, 2016-2026
- Share of key distribution channels (in value terms)-confectionery, 2021
- Key distribution channel share by category (in value terms), 2021
- Leading companies (in value and volume terms) in the confectionery sector, 2021
- Private label penetration by category (in value terms), 2021
- Growth analysis, private label and brands, 2016-2021
- Category-wise consolidation/fragmentation (in value terms) -confectionery, 2021
- Prominence of health & wellness claims by category, $ million, 2016-2021
- Contribution of health & wellness by product attributes, $ million, 2016-2021
- Contribution of health & wellness by consumer benefits, $ million, 2016-2021
- Key pack materials in the US confectionery sector, percentage share of pack units, 2021
- Annual growth rate by key pack material, 2016-2026
- Use of pack material by category (in pack units), 2021
- Key pack types in the US confectionery sector, percentage share of pack units, 2021
- Annual growth rate by key pack type, 2016-2026
- Use of pack type by category (in pack units), 2021
- Key closure types in the US confectionery sector, percentage share of pack units, 2021
- Annual growth rate by key closure type, 2016-2026
- Use of closure type by category (in pack units), 2021
- Key primary outer types in the US confectionery sector, percentage share of pack units, 2021
- Annual growth rate by key primary outer type, 2016-2026
- Use of primary outer type by category (in pack units), 2021
- Volume share analysis of top 10 cities (%), 2016-21
- Demographic analysis
- Real GDP ($ billion) and annual growth (%)
- Nominal GDP ($ billion) and annual growth (%)
- Consumer price inflation (%)
- Nominal household final consumption expenditure growth (%) in $ terms
- Population (millions) and annual growth (%)
- Population by age group (%)
- Population by gender (%)
- Population by rural-urban split (%)
- Employed people (millions) and unemployment rate (%)
- Economic summary, labor market, and demographic trends
- Five lowest-risk nations in GCRI Q4 2021
- Five highest-risk nations in GCRI Q4 2021
- The US performance in country risk analysis in comparison to North America and the world
- List of 109 countries analyzed to identify high-potential countries in different regions
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- The Hershey Company
- Mars Incorporated
- Mondelez International Inc
- Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG
- Nestlé
- Ferrero S.p.A.
