EU: Market for Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery 2024

Market Size for Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in the EU

In 2022, the EU market for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by X%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in the EU

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery

Exports in the EU

Candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports stood at X tons in 2022, growing by X% on the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented the main exporters of candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery, together achieving X% of total exports. The following exporters - the Czech Republic (X tons), Italy (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), France (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery

Imports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery were imported in the European Union; picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Romania (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Austria, the Czech Republic and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Austria ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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