Sugar Confectionery

As with other snack segments in Algeria in 2024, volume growth for sugar confectionery is expected to be muted, as retail prices continue to rise. As such, local players focus on low and mid-priced ranges. They also offer frequent promotions and…

In 2023, sugar confectionery in Argentina registered a healthy increase in retail volume sales to record the most dynamic growth performance within confectionery. However, over 2024, sugar confectionery is expected to post a contraction in retail…

Value sales of sugar confectionery in Australia continue to grow as a result of rising unit prices due to inflationary pressures. However, retail volume sales have seen a consistent decline since 2022, with the trend continuing into 2024. Price is…

Sugar confectionery in Austria recorded stable volume growth over 2024. After steep unit price growth in 2023, due to the higher prices of sugar, energy and transport costs, average unit prices remained stable in 2024. The demand for sugar…

Current value sales growth for sugar confectionery in Azerbaijan in 2024 looks set to be slower than in 2023, mainly because upward pressure on unit prices has eased somewhat thanks to a reduction in the rate of inflation. The latter factor has also…

Sugar confectionery in Belgium posted static volume sales in 2024, following decline in the previous year when price increases and lower purchasing power impinged on demand. At times of economic crisis, impulse products are amongst the first on which…

While sugar confectionery in Bolivia is set to expand in retail volume terms in 2024, growth is anticipated to be down slightly on 2023. Conversely, current value sales growth is expected to be moderately stronger than in the previous year. This is…

Sugar confectionery faces a difficult reality in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The reputation of refined sugar remains poor, with health and wellness trends heavily impacting consumer demand. In 2024, this translates to a continued decline in consumer…

Sugar confectionery saw a flat performance in retail volume terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. However, this represented a significant improvement from 2020 and 2021, when the category saw a slump in demand, due to limited…

Sales of sugar confectionery continue to see stable growth in 2024 in retail volume terms. Growth has been stronger in current value terms which is largely due to high sugar prices, which have remained high after rising sharply in 2023. The return of…

Sugar confectionery, as a product area as a whole, is set to achieve solid growth in retail value sales terms in 2024 in Cameroon. This strong increase in value is largely driven by inflationary pressures, however, as volume growth is more modest.…

Sugar confectionery in Canada is experiencing a deceleration in value growth during 2024. This slowdown can be attributed to two key factors. Firstly, a significant rise in sugar confectionery prices has led consumers to seek alternative sweet…

Shrinkflation has emerged as a notable strategy employed by producers of sugar confectionery in Chile to navigate cost increases, while safeguarding their profit margins without substantially raising prices. Shrinkflation refers to the practice of…

Afte a year of decline in 2022 during the pandemic restrictions, sugar confectionery in China returned to retail current value growth in 2023, and this trend is set to be maintained in 2024. With increasing consumer health consciousness…

Sugar confectionery in Colombia is affected by unit prices rises amid increasing production costs and still relatively high inflation in the market. While limiting consumption increases, rising unit prices exert upward movement in retail current…

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…

Sugar confectionery in Japan is set to see low growth in retail volume terms and more dynamic growth in current value terms in 2024. There is an abundance of Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) in sugar confectionery, with new products and concepts…

Sugar confectionery is showing strong value sales and moderate volume sales in Kazakhstan in 2024. While value is being driven by high prices caused by inflationary pressures, supply chain challenges regarding raw materials have been resolved, which…

Sugar confectionery in Kenya is experiencing significant growth, fuelled by a steadily expanding population and rising disposable incomes. This translates to increased consumer indulgence in sugary treats. The affordability of sugar confectionery…

Sugar confectionery remains one of the declining categories in Latvian confectionery in 2024. Parental buying decisions are increasingly influenced by concerns about sugar intake, leading them to steer clear of these products. Additionally, price…

Sugar confectionery in Lithuania will see minimal growth in retail volume terms in 2024, in light of ongoing concerns over the health impacts of excessive sugar intake. Perceived old fashioned products, such as boiled sweets, continue to decline, as…

In 2023, medicated confectionery and standard mints are posting the most significant current value growth within sugar confectionery overall in Malaysia. During the pandemic and as a result of subsequent extremely hot weather, local consumers turned…

Sugar confectionery in Mexico remained a popular category of snacks towards the end of the review period. In 2024, Mexico is expected to occupy second place in terms of the consumption of sweets and chocolate in Latin America. Local consumers’ love…

2024 is seeing positive retail volume sales for sugar confectionery in Morocco, though the pace has not picked up since 2023 and has slowed since 2022 is a trend set to persist throughout the forecast period. The category is sizeable and demand is…

Despite a marginal retail volume decline in early 2024, sugar confectionery in New Zealand demonstrates remarkable resilience. This category is driven by various consumer occasions, offering affordable indulgences that serve as everyday escapism.…

Sugar confectionery in Nigeria is falling in the face of the negative impact of inflationary conditions and a weak economy in 2024. Local consumers grapple with falling incomes and reduced spending power and are thus prioritising core and essential…

Under the influence of the health and wellness trend, consumer demand for sugar confectionery in North Macedonia continues to decline in 2024. Healthier lifestyles are leading to lower consumption of sugar and sugary foods overall, with the image of…

Nidar is the biggest brand in sugar confectionery in Norway and has gained marginal market share in 2024. The brand’s product lines are traditional, which is true for brands in most of the mature segments within the overall category. The general…

In spite of continuing high inflation, sugar confectionery in Pakistan is expected to register healthy constant value and volume growth. The affordability of sugar confectionery boost volume sales, as does a continuing growing population. In…

In 2024, sugar confectionery in Peru is seeing boiled sweets losing ground among local consumers as lollipops gains traction. This trend can be attributed to several factors, including a lack of innovation in boiled sweets compared to lollipops. The…

Sugar confectionery in Poland saw robust current value growth in 2024, albeit at a slower rate than the previous year of the review period. However, volume sales saw modest decline, dragged down by a weak retail performance.