Sugar Confectionery Market Report 2026

The sugar confectionery market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $49.01 billion in 2025 to $51.25 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of mass-market confectionery consumption, growth of impulse purchasing behavior, rising availability of diverse sugar confectionery formats, expansion of retail distribution networks, strong brand-driven consumer loyalty.

The sugar confectionery market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $62.8 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for premium treats, rising focus on clean-label confectionery, expansion of online confectionery sales, growing interest in novelty and gifting products, increasing innovation in texture and flavor combinations. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for premium and novelty confectionery, rising use of natural colors and flavors, growing adoption of seasonal and themed products, expansion of innovative packaging formats, enhanced focus on indulgent snacking experiences.

The rising consumer demand for sweets and chocolates is anticipated to drive the growth of the sugar confectionery market in the coming years. Sweets and chocolates are food products made by blending roasted and ground cocoa beans with sugar powder and fat to create solid confectionery items. These products are available in a wide range of formulations and flavors, with sugar serving as a key ingredient; therefore, growing consumption of sweets and chocolates directly boosts demand in the sugar confectionery market. For example, in March 2024, according to the National Confectioners Association, a US-based trade organization representing chocolate, candy, gum, and mints, chocolate sales in the United States reached $48 billion in 2023, up from $42.6 billion in 2022. As a result, the increasing appetite for sweets and chocolates is contributing to the expansion of the sugar confectionery market.

Leading companies in the sugar confectionery market are increasingly concentrating on launching innovative products, including non-HFSS sweets, to enhance their market share and profitability. Non-HFSS (High in Fat, Salt, or Sugar) sweets are confectionery items designed to contain reduced levels of saturated fat, salt, and sugar, aligning with regulatory standards and health guidelines that encourage healthier dietary choices and lower intake of unhealthy foods. For instance, in January 2023, Rowntree’s, a UK-based confectionery brand and a subsidiary of Nestlé UK Ltd., introduced a new range of non-HFSS sweets containing 30% less sugar than its other products. These shareable gummy candies are made with real fruit juice and contain no artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners. The range offers multiple flavors, including strawberry, raspberry, blackcurrant, orange, lemon, and apple. Additionally, Nestlé enhanced the fiber content of these products while reducing sugar levels by incorporating soluble corn fiber, with the range containing 5.5% fruit juice.

In February 2024, Reliance Consumer Products, an India-based consumer goods company, acquired Ravalgaon Sugar Farm for $3.21 million. This acquisition helped strengthen Reliance’s presence in the market and broaden its confectionery product offerings. Ravalgaon Sugar Farm is an India-based producer of sugar confectionery products.

Major companies operating in the sugar confectionery market are Chupa Chups SA, Nestlé S.A., Ferrero International SA, The Hershey Company, Lotte Confectionery Co. Ltd., Lindt & Sprüngli AG, PERFETTI VAN MELLE Pvt. Ltd., Mars Incorporated, HARIBO Dunhills (Pontefract) Plc, Barry Callebaut AG, Mondelez International, Meiji Co. Ltd., Pladis Global, Arcor Group, Crown Confectionery Co. Ltd., Orion Corporation, Morinaga & Co. Ltd., Roshen Confectionery Corp., August Storck KG, Yildiz Holding A.S., Jelly Belly Candy Co., Albanese Confectionery Group Inc., The Warrell Corp., Promotion In Motion Cos. Inc., Just Born Inc., Tootsie Roll Industries Inc.

North America was the largest region in the Sugar Confectionery market in 2025. The regions covered in the sugar confectionery market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the sugar confectionery market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The sugar confectionery market consists of sales of sugar candies, chocolates, boiled sweets, chewing gums, and flavored candies. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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