The global confectionery market size is estimated at USD 284.23 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to reach around USD 466.87 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 5.68% from 2025 to 2034. The Europe confectionery market size was valued at USD 102.32 billion in 2025 and is expanding at a CAGR of 6% during the forecast period. The market sizing and forecasts are revenue-based (USD Million/Billion), with 2024 as the base year.
1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Scope of the Study
1.3. Definition
2.1. Research Approach
2.2. Data Sources
2.3. Assumptions & Limitations
3.1. Market Snapshot
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Market Classification and Scope
4.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.3.1. Raw Material Procurement Analysis
4.3.2. Sales and Distribution Channel Analysis
4.3.3. Downstream Buyer Analysis
5.1. Market Dynamics
5.1.1. Market Drivers
5.1.2. Market Restraints
5.1.3. Market Opportunities
5.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.2.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
5.2.2. Bargaining power of buyers
5.2.3. Threat of substitute
5.2.4. Threat of new entrants
5.2.5. Degree of competition
6.1.1. Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis
6.1.2. Key Strategies Adopted by Players
6.1.3. Vendor Landscape
6.1.3.1. List of Suppliers
6.1.3.2. List of Buyers
7.1. Confectionery Market, by Product Type,
7.1.1. Chocolate
7.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast
7.1.2. Sugar Confectionery
7.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast
7.1.3. Gums & Jellies
7.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast
7.1.4. Mints
7.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast
7.1.5. Others
7.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast
8.1. Confectionery Market, by Age Group,
8.1.1. Adult
8.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast
8.1.2. Kids
8.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast
8.1.3. Geriatric
8.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast
9.1. Confectionery Market, by Distribution Channel,
9.1.1. Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
9.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast
9.1.2. Pharmaceuticals
9.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast
9.1.3. Specialty Stores
9.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast
9.1.4. Convenience Stores
9.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast
9.1.5. Online Stores
9.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast
9.1.6. Others
9.1.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast
10.1. North America
10.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product
10.1.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group
10.1.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel
10.1.4. U.S.
10.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product
10.1.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group
10.1.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel
10.1.5. Rest of North America
10.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product
10.1.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group
10.1.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel
10.2. Europe
10.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product
10.2.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group
10.2.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel
10.2.4. UK
10.2.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product
10.2.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group
10.2.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel
10.2.5. Germany
10.2.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product
10.2.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group
10.2.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel
10.2.6. France
10.2.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product
10.2.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group
10.2.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel
10.2.7. Rest of Europe
10.2.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product
10.2.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group
10.2.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel
10.3. APAC
10.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product
10.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group
10.3.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel
10.3.4. India
10.3.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product
10.3.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group
10.3.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel
10.3.5. China
10.3.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product
10.3.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group
10.3.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel
10.3.6. Japan
10.3.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product
10.3.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group
10.3.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel
10.3.7. Rest of APAC
10.3.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product
10.3.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group
10.3.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel
10.4. MEA
10.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product
10.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group
10.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel
10.4.4. GCC
10.4.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product
10.4.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group
10.4.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel
10.4.5. North Africa
10.4.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product
10.4.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group
10.4.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel
10.4.6. South Africa
10.4.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product
10.4.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group
10.4.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel
10.4.7. Rest of MEA
10.4.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product
10.4.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group
10.4.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel
10.5. Latin America
10.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product
10.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group
10.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel
10.5.4. Brazil
10.5.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product
10.5.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group
10.5.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel
10.5.5. Rest of LATAM
10.5.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product
10.5.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Age Group
10.5.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel
11.1. Nestle S.A.
11.1.1. Company Overview
11.1.2. Product Offerings
11.1.3. Financial Performance
11.1.4. Recent Initiatives
11.2. The Hershey Company
11.2.1. Company Overview
11.2.2. Product Offerings
11.2.3. Financial Performance
11.2.4. Recent Initiatives
11.3. Mars Incorporated
11.3.1. Company Overview
11.3.2. Product Offerings
11.3.3. Financial Performance
11.3.4. Recent Initiatives
11.4. Ferrero Group
11.4.1. Company Overview
11.4.2. Product Offerings
11.4.3. Financial Performance
11.4.4. Recent Initiatives
11.5. Mondelez International, Inc.
11.5.1. Company Overview
11.5.2. Product Offerings
11.5.3. Financial Performance
11.5.4. Recent Initiatives
11.6. HariboGmbh& Co. K.G.
11.6.1. Company Overview
11.6.2. Product Offerings
11.6.3. Financial Performance
11.6.4. Recent Initiatives
11.7. Barry Callebaut
11.7.1. Company Overview
11.7.2. Product Offerings
11.7.3. Financial Performance
11.7.4. Recent Initiatives
11.8. Meiji Holdings
11.8.1. Company Overview
11.8.2. Product Offerings
11.8.3. Financial Performance
11.8.4. Recent Initiatives
11.9. Pladis Global
11.9.1. Company Overview
11.9.2. Product Offerings
11.9.3. Financial Performance
11.9.4. Recent Initiatives
11.10. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprungli AG
11.10.1. Company Overview
11.10.2. Product Offerings
11.10.3. Financial Performance
11.10.4. Recent Initiatives
11.11. Ezaki Glico Co. Ltd.
11.11.1. Company Overview
11.11.2. Product Offerings
11.11.3. Financial Performance
11.11.4. Recent Initiatives
12.1. Primary Research
12.2. Secondary Research
12.3. Assumptions
13.1. About Us
13.2. Glossary of Terms
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