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

Market Size for Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in France

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the French market for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery, when its value increased by X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in France

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, faced a abrupt curtailment. Candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports from France, together comprising X% of total exports. Italy, the United States, the UK, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, the Netherlands, Portugal and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exported from France were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Belgium, Italy, the UK, Switzerland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Norway, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Portugal (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery

Imports into France

In 2022, imports of candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery into France skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of X% on the year before. 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 sharply to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Italy, Hungary, Turkey, Ireland and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery suppliers to France were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Ireland, Italy, Turkey, Hungary and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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