Snacks

Sugar confectionery in Costa Rica is expected to be one the weaker performing snacks in 2024, registering only minimal volume growth, as consumers increasingly opt for other snacks such as chocolate confectionery. As such, players look to bolster…

The worsening financial situation in Croatia, marked by rising living expenses and food prices, has significantly impacted consumer behaviour in 2024. This has led to a surge in the popularity of private label sugar confectionery. Consumers are…

Overall, retail volume sales of sugar confectionery in Denmark are set to continue to decrease over 2024, albeit only marginally and at a slightly slower pace than in 2022 and 2023. On a more positive note, pick ‘n’ mix continues to gain popularity.…

Sugar confectionery in the Dominican Republic is expected to register healthy current value and moderate volume growth in 2024. Sugar confectionery is generally more affordable than other snack options and this is expected to support volume growth.…

Sugar confectionery continues to post robust retail volume and current value growth in Ecuador in 2024. Pastilles, gummies, jellies, and chews have become the undisputed champions of sugar confectionery in Ecuador. This category's success stems from…

The market for sugar confectionery in Egypt is expected to witness a slight decline in sales in retail volume terms in 2024. This is due to significant hikes in the prices of imported raw materials, such as sugar, thanks to multiple currency…

Pastilles, gummies, jellies, and chews is experiencing significant growth in both volume and value terms in sugar confectionery in Estonia in 2024 due to their widespread popularity amongst both adults and children. As the trend towards healthier…

Sugar confectionery in Finland are expected to see only marginal growth in retail volume terms in 2024, having suffered from stagnant sales during much of the review period. One of the major challenges facing sugar confectionery is the prominent…

Sales of sugar confectionery saw further progress in 2023, with retail volume sales exceeding pre-pandemic levels. The category has continued to see positive growth in retail volume terms in 2024 boosted by the revival of children’s birthday parties…

Sugar confectionery in Georgia continues to enjoy solid retail volume growth in 2024, supported by steady demand for these traditional products. However, the pace of grow is slowing slightly due to high unit prices, which is dampening demand to a…

Sugar confectionery in Germany experienced challenging times in 2023, primarily due to the highly fluctuating price of sugar. This volatility created significant hurdles for confectionery manufacturers, impacting production costs and pricing…

The market for sugar confectionery in Greece will see a stagnant performance in retail volume terms in 2024, as consumers move towards more nutritious snack choices. In order to maintain relevance and attract health-conscious consumers, many…

Sugar confectionery products of Mexican origin with flavours such as tajin, chamoy and tamarind have continued to gain popularity in Guatemala in 2024. While such varieties were historically mainly sold in specialist ethnic food stores in the…

Sugar confectionery in Hong Kong continues to record positive growth rates in 2024, despite a slowdown in overall snacking habits due to less time spent at home. Driven by heightened health awareness, local consumers are increasingly seeking…

Sugar confectionery in Hungary is set to see a sluggish performance in 2024, continuing the trend of the previous year. While the rate of inflation has fallen significantly, the prices of essential raw materials, such as sugar, continue to rise…

In a category saturated with toffees, caramels and nougat, boiled sweets and mints in India, pastilles, gummies, jellies, and chews bring a novelty factor in terms of product format, healthier alternative perspective and interesting flavours. Falero,…

The growing health-consciousness trend in Indonesia has led to an increased demand for sugar-free, reduced-sugar, and functional confectionery products, as consumers seek guilt-free alternatives to traditional sweets. Functional ingredients, such as…

Sugar confectionery in Ireland is among the categories heavily affected by rising production costs in 2024, having already recorded losses in retail volume terms in 2023 as product prices limited impulse purchases. Global sugar shortages are expected…

Sugar confectionery is expected to see current value growth in 2024. In 2023, the price of sugar globally increased significantly. This inevitably had a direct impact on the sugar confectionery category, as one of the main ingredients in products in…

Sugar confectionery is achieving positive sales in both value and volume terms in Italy in 2024. However, performance differs between categories, with boiled sweets and pastilles, gummies, jellies and chews seeing good growth in both value and volume…