Posted By Jessica Weisman-Pitts
Posted on March 13, 2025

The global candy & chocolate manufacturing market is estimated to reach a value of US$ 245.97 billion in 2024 and is forecasted to expand at a CAGR of 2.4% to reach US$ 313.33 billion by 2034.
Due to a wide range of uses in several industries, the worldwide candy and chocolate production business is expanding. As producers adapt to satisfy changing customer wants and industrial needs, this rise goes well beyond conventional candy. The sector's diversity keeps growing, ranging from industrial uses in food service and hotels to specialized health-conscious goods with functional components. To satisfy health-conscious consumers while retaining its decadent appeal, premium chocolate manufacturers are creating sugar-free substitutes, organic choices, and functional sweets enhanced with vitamins and minerals.
The industry's vital position in corporate gifts, celebratory culture, and tourism is contributing to its growth. To address environmental concerns and improve efficiency, more manufacturers are also adopting novel manufacturing technology and sustainable practices. According to recent industry estimates, potentially high growth economies and the emergence of artisanal chocolate manufacturers. As manufacturers continue to find new markets and applications, this tendency does not appear to be slowing down.
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Key Takeaways from Market Study:
- The global candy & chocolate manufacturing market is forecasted to reach US$ 313.33 billion by 2034-end.
- The North American market is analyzed to expand at a CAGR of 2.16% through 2034.
- The gum segment is approximated to progress at a CAGR of 1.91% between 2024 and 2034.
- East Asia is projected to advance at a CAGR of 2.52% from 2024 to 2034.
- The markets in Japan and South Korea in East Asia are forecasted to progress at a CAGR of 1.87% and 2.47% through 2034 respectively.
- Among several major markets, the hospitality trade segment is estimated to escalate at a CAGR of 1.84% through 2034.
“Sustainability practiced by manufacturers is not only attracting customers but also gaining trust and credibility among competitors,” says a Fact.MR analyst.
Dealers, Suppliers, and Manufacturers Teaming Up to Create Innovative Ways to Make Candy and Chocolates Demand Spike Globally
Manufacturers of chocolate and candies are using innovative tactics to increase customer demand and broaden their market reach. Prominent businesses are adopting sustainable methods to draw in eco-aware customers and using artificial intelligence to forecast taste trends and create customized goods. Marketing strategies have been completely transformed by digital transformation, and manufacturers are now using interactive online campaigns and social media influencers to promote viral products. Several businesses are also using "bean-to-bar" transparency, which uses blockchain technology to let customers track the sources of their chocolate.
Probiotic-enriched chocolates, sugar-free substitutes made with natural sweeteners, and functional sweets that have extra proteins and vitamins are examples of health-conscious developments. In addition to creating reasonably priced product lines for potentially high-growth countries, manufacturers are venturing into luxury markets with high-end, handmade products and limited-edition collections.
Chocolate cafés, factory tours, and do-it-yourself chocolate-making classes are examples of experiential marketing that has generated new revenue streams. Direct-to-consumer channels have been established through strategic alliances with subscription box services and food delivery platforms, greatly increasing consumer accessibility and market reach.
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Fact.MR, in its new offering, presents an unbiased analysis of the candy & chocolate manufacturing market for 2018 to 2023 and forecast statistics for 2024 to 2034.
The study divulges essential insights into the market based on product & service (chocolate confectioneries, nonchocolate confectioneries, gum), and major market (confectionery wholesalers, supermarkets & grocery stores, food manufacturers, hospitality trades, discount stores, direct to public), across seven major regions of the world (North America, Latin America, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, East Asia, South Asia & Pacific, and MEA).
Key Companies Profiled:
Barry Callebaut; Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprungli AG; Modelen International Inc.; Nestle; The Hershey Company; Ferrero Group; Mars, Incorporated; The Australian Carob Co; Meiki Holdings Co Ltd; Arcor
Industry News:
With its "Never Square" campaign, Mondelez International rebranded the Toblerone chocolate brand as luxury chocolate in October 2023. The ad presents Toblerone as a distinctive and superior chocolate, drawing influence from luxury goods. Toblerone is launching novel forms and gifting choices, such as Toblerone Truffles with a velvety smooth truffle core and a distinctive diamond shape, to complement the new brand approach.
Leading producer of premium chocolate and cocoa goods, Barry Callebaut, revealed plans to create a second generation of chocolate in October 2022. This new chocolate uses less sugar and emphasizes cocoa more than before. To display the distinct flavors of every cocoa bean, this new generation of chocolate is using the Cocoa Cultivation & Craft philosophy.
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