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UK Confectionery Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2030

The UK Confectionery Market is segmented by Confections (Chocolate, Gums, Snack Bar, Sugar Confectionery) and by Distribution Channel (Convenience Store, Online Retail Store, Supermarket/Hypermarket, Others). Market Value in USD and Volume are both presented. Key data points observed include market segmental split by confections, confectionery variant, sugar content, and distribution channel.

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UK Confectionery Market Size

UK Confectionery Market Summary
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svg icon Study Period 2018 - 2030
svg icon Market Size (2024) USD 16.18 Billion
svg icon Market Size (2030) USD 22.06 Billion
svg icon Largest Share by Distribution Channel Convenience Store
svg icon CAGR (2024 - 2030) 5.30 %
svg icon Fastest Growing by Distribution Channel Online Retail Store
svg icon Market Concentration Medium

Major Players
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

Key Players

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UK Confectionery Market Analysis

The UK Confectionery Market size is estimated at 16.18 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 22.06 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.30% during the forecast period (2024-2030).

16.18 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

22.06 Billion

Market Size in 2030 (USD)

4.43 %

CAGR (2018-2023)

5.30 %

CAGR (2024-2030)

Largest Segment by Confections

72.94 %

value share, Chocolate, 2023

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Growing popularity of dark chocolate due to its health benefits, along with growing artisanal chocolate makers in the United Kingdom, is making chocolate the largest segment.

Largest Segment by Distribution Channel

40.49 %

value share, Convenience Store, 2023

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The wider range of confectionery products and feasibility in location by convenience stores, driven by impulse buying behavior, makes it a major market distribution channel.

Fastest-growing Segment by Confections

7.70 %

Projected CAGR, Snack Bar, 2024-2030

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Consumers are replacing conventional snacks with snack bars, growing and witnessing an ever-expanding array of flavors and healthy varieties to supplement eating habits.

Fastest-growing Segment by Distribution Channel

6.22 %

Projected CAGR, Online Retail Store, 2024-2030

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The freedom to browse digital catalogs without any hurry in a priceless manner, with quick deliveries to the right place, has become the major factor driving the segment.

Leading Market Player

17.96 %

market share, Mondelēz International Inc., 2022

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The active market activities, like product innovations and strategic moves by Mondelēz, along with the unique portfolio, are enabling the company to grow ales in the market.

Supermarkets, hypermarkets, and convenience stores collectively account for more than 75% of the market share due to their longer opening hours and access to a wide range of confectionery brands

  • Convenience stores are the leading distribution channels for confectionery products in the country. The sales value of confectionery products through convenience stores increased by 4.3% in 2023 compared to the previous year. The major factor behind this growth was the ease of access and longer opening hours compared to modern stores. These factors boost the sales of confectionery products.
  • Supermarkets and hypermarkets are the second most widely preferred distribution channels after convenience stores. The sales value of confectionery products through supermarkets and hypermarkets registered a growth rate of 9.42% from 2021 to 2023. These retail channels have a strong position due to the wide selection of brands offered, considerable shelf space, frequent price promotions, and the rising demand for confectionery products such as chocolates, candies, sugar-free gums, snack bars, and others that are widely accessible at supermarkets and hypermarkets.
  • Supermarkets offer discounted prices for bulk purchases of confectioneries. Key supermarket chains, including Aldi, Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury, and Morrisons, sell 650 g of chocolate boxes for USD 5.24, 100 g boxes for USD 1.78, and 382 g boxes for USD 4.57 in the United Kingdom. These retail channels also offer cashback and rewards when consumers buy products from their online websites.
  • Online retail channels are expected to grow at the highest rate during the forecast period due to factors such as convenience, discounted rates, and one-day delivery options. The sales value of confectionery products through online retail channels is anticipated to register a CAGR of 5.95% from 2023 to 2030.
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UK Confectionery Market Trends

Innovation in packaging formats, coupled with the wide availability of premium confectionery products across the United Kingdom, drives sales

  • The consumption of confectionery products is high in individuals of different ages in the United Kingdom, with chocolate consumption being particularly prevalent among those aged 25 to 34. In 2022, it was found that an average of USD 5.2 was spent on filled chocolate bars per person per week, and USD 5.2 was spent on solid chocolate bars. In the United Kingdom, the majority of confectionery products are consumed by consumers between 25 and 45 years of age, with those aged 34 and over purchasing more candy than those aged 18 to 34. Individuals in the United Kingdom tend to enjoy confectionery products at a frequency of 3-4 times per week. Additionally, 23% purchase it as a gift for family members, and up to 33% always place it in their shopping cart when they go grocery shopping.
  • Under the confectionery section, consumers are mainly affected by brand loyalty. In the United Kingdom, Gen Z and Millennial consumers professed the highest brand loyalty among other age groups. About 73% of UK consumers consider themselves “loyal” to certain retailers, brands, and stores. Packaging is considered the second most important product attribute for confectionery products, which determines the likelihood of purchasing. It is observed that around 65% of consumers in the United Kingdom are attracted to innovative packaging. Popular brands, including Lindt, Mars, Ferrero, Cadbury, etc., hold the highest share in the confectionery segment. These brands have been offering their products in various formats, such as balls, bars, and circles, to expand their consumer base.
  • In 2023, confectionery products in 2023 witnessed a hike in their sales. The sales growth was linked to the changing eating habits of consumers. In 2023, under the confectionery segment, snack bars gained a significant volume of popularity as people preferred them over oily snacks. On average, the Y-o-Y growth of the prices of chocolate products was valued at USD 2.34 in 2023, which was also a hike of 2.1%. The fluctuation in the price of the products was connected with the rise and fall in the prices of its raw materials, including cereals, grains, and sugar. Other factors, such as exporting and importing raw materials, also affected the prices of confectionery products. In the United Kingdom, in 2023, the average selling price of chocolate confections was USD 6.54, while that of sugar confections was USD 9.36. In 2022, as per the annual average Consumer Price Index (CPI), the price index value of sugar, jams, syrups, and sugar confectionery items was measured at 110.1 index points in the United Kingdom.
  • In the United Kingdom, under the confectionery segment, chocolate is a popular treat enjoyed by individuals. However, there are considerations regarding its health benefits and potential drawbacks. Chocolates were consumed by 92% of the UK population in 2023.

OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT

  • Confectionery manufacturers offering products rich in protein, dietary fiber, and vitamins with a blend of classic, natural ingredients boost the growth 

UK Confectionery Industry Overview

The UK Confectionery Market is moderately consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 45.80%. The major players in this market are Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG, Ferrero International SA, Mars Incorporated, Mondelēz International Inc. and Nestlé SA (sorted alphabetically).

UK Confectionery Market Leaders

  1. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG

  2. Ferrero International SA

  3. Mars Incorporated

  4. Mondelēz International Inc.

  5. Nestlé SA

UK Confectionery Market Concentration

Other important companies include Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG, Arcor S.A.I.C, August Storck KG, Barry Callebaut AG, Confiserie Leonidas SA, HARIBO Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Pimlico Confectioneries Ltd, Polo del Gusto SRL, Swizzels Matlow Ltd, The Hershey Company.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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UK Confectionery Market News

  • April 2023: Swizzels Sweets has partnered with Applied Nutrition to launch a range of sports nutrition products in several of Swizzels’ well-known flavors. The sports brand Applied Nutrition announced Drumstick flavor lollies of both its bestselling hydration drink, BodyFuel, and a 60 ml shot variant of its popular pre-workout, A.B.E.
  • April 2023: Under the ONE brand, The Hershey Company launched the Peanut Butter & Jelly Flavored Protein Bar. The ONE Limited Edition Peanut Butter & Jelly flavored bars are packed with 20 g of protein, 1 g of sugar, and the familiar taste of peanut butter and strawberry jelly flavors.
  • March 2023: Nestlé launched a new chocolate bar fused with two flavors, i.e., the Purple One and Green Triangle. These chocolate bars are available in supermarkets across the United Kingdom.

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UK Confectionery Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

  2. REPORT OFFERS

  3. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition

    2. 1.2. Scope of the Study​

    3. 1.3. Research Methodology

  4. 2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

    1. 2.1. Regulatory Framework

    2. 2.2. Consumer Buying Behavior

    3. 2.3. Ingredient Analysis

    4. 2.4. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis

  5. 3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2030 and analysis of growth prospects)

    1. 3.1. Confections

      1. 3.1.1. Chocolate

        1. 3.1.1.1. By Confectionery Variant

          1. 3.1.1.1.1. Dark Chocolate

          2. 3.1.1.1.2. Milk and White Chocolate

      2. 3.1.2. Gums

        1. 3.1.2.1. By Confectionery Variant

          1. 3.1.2.1.1. Bubble Gum

          2. 3.1.2.1.2. Chewing Gum

            1. 3.1.2.1.2.1. By Sugar Content

              1. 3.1.2.1.2.1.1. Sugar Chewing Gum

              2. 3.1.2.1.2.1.2. Sugar-free Chewing Gum

      3. 3.1.3. Snack Bar

        1. 3.1.3.1. By Confectionery Variant

          1. 3.1.3.1.1. Cereal Bar

          2. 3.1.3.1.2. Fruit & Nut Bar

          3. 3.1.3.1.3. Protein Bar

      4. 3.1.4. Sugar Confectionery

        1. 3.1.4.1. By Confectionery Variant

          1. 3.1.4.1.1. Hard Candy

          2. 3.1.4.1.2. Lollipops

          3. 3.1.4.1.3. Mints

          4. 3.1.4.1.4. Pastilles, Gummies, and Jellies

          5. 3.1.4.1.5. Toffees and Nougats

          6. 3.1.4.1.6. Others

    2. 3.2. Distribution Channel

      1. 3.2.1. Convenience Store

      2. 3.2.2. Online Retail Store

      3. 3.2.3. Supermarket/Hypermarket

      4. 3.2.4. Others

  6. 4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 4.1. Key Strategic Moves

    2. 4.2. Market Share Analysis

    3. 4.3. Company Landscape

    4. 4.4. Company Profiles

      1. 4.4.1. Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG

      2. 4.4.2. Arcor S.A.I.C

      3. 4.4.3. August Storck KG

      4. 4.4.4. Barry Callebaut AG

      5. 4.4.5. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG

      6. 4.4.6. Confiserie Leonidas SA

      7. 4.4.7. Ferrero International SA

      8. 4.4.8. HARIBO Holding GmbH & Co. KG

      9. 4.4.9. Mars Incorporated

      10. 4.4.10. Mondelēz International Inc.

      11. 4.4.11. Nestlé SA

      12. 4.4.12. Pimlico Confectioneries Ltd

      13. 4.4.13. Polo del Gusto SRL

      14. 4.4.14. Swizzels Matlow Ltd

      15. 4.4.15. The Hershey Company

  7. 5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR CONFECTIONERY CEOS

  8. 6. APPENDIX

    1. 6.1. Global Overview

      1. 6.1.1. Overview

      2. 6.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework

      3. 6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis

      4. 6.1.4. Market Dynamics (DROs)

    2. 6.2. Sources & References

    3. 6.3. List of Tables & Figures

    4. 6.4. Primary Insights

    5. 6.5. Data Pack

    6. 6.6. Glossary of Terms

List of Tables & Figures

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  2. VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONS, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONS, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONS, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONS, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CHOCOLATE MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CHOCOLATE MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF CHOCOLATE MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CHOCOLATE MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF DARK CHOCOLATE MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF DARK CHOCOLATE MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DARK CHOCOLATE MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF MILK AND WHITE CHOCOLATE MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF MILK AND WHITE CHOCOLATE MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MILK AND WHITE CHOCOLATE MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF GUMS MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF GUMS MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF GUMS MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF GUMS MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF BUBBLE GUM MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF BUBBLE GUM MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF BUBBLE GUM MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CHEWING GUM MARKET BY SUGAR CONTENT, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CHEWING GUM MARKET BY SUGAR CONTENT, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF CHEWING GUM MARKET BY SUGAR CONTENT, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CHEWING GUM MARKET BY SUGAR CONTENT, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF SUGAR CHEWING GUM MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF SUGAR CHEWING GUM MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CHEWING GUM MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF SUGAR-FREE CHEWING GUM MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF SUGAR-FREE CHEWING GUM MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR-FREE CHEWING GUM MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF SNACK BAR MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF SNACK BAR MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF SNACK BAR MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SNACK BAR MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CEREAL BAR MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CEREAL BAR MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CEREAL BAR MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF FRUIT & NUT BAR MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF FRUIT & NUT BAR MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FRUIT & NUT BAR MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF PROTEIN BAR MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF PROTEIN BAR MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PROTEIN BAR MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF HARD CANDY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF HARD CANDY MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF HARD CANDY MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF LOLLIPOPS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF LOLLIPOPS MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF LOLLIPOPS MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF MINTS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF MINTS MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MINTS MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF PASTILLES, GUMMIES, AND JELLIES MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF PASTILLES, GUMMIES, AND JELLIES MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PASTILLES, GUMMIES, AND JELLIES MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF TOFFEES AND NOUGATS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF TOFFEES AND NOUGATS MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF TOFFEES AND NOUGATS MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF OTHERS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF OTHERS MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHERS MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORE, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORE, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORE BY CONFECTION, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL STORE, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL STORE, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL STORE BY CONFECTION, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKET/HYPERMARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKET/HYPERMARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKET/HYPERMARKET BY CONFECTION, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS BY CONFECTION, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2023
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  2. MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 - 2023
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022

UK Confectionery Industry Segmentation

Chocolate, Gums, Snack Bar, Sugar Confectionery are covered as segments by Confections. Convenience Store, Online Retail Store, Supermarket/Hypermarket, Others are covered as segments by Distribution Channel.

  • Convenience stores are the leading distribution channels for confectionery products in the country. The sales value of confectionery products through convenience stores increased by 4.3% in 2023 compared to the previous year. The major factor behind this growth was the ease of access and longer opening hours compared to modern stores. These factors boost the sales of confectionery products.
  • Supermarkets and hypermarkets are the second most widely preferred distribution channels after convenience stores. The sales value of confectionery products through supermarkets and hypermarkets registered a growth rate of 9.42% from 2021 to 2023. These retail channels have a strong position due to the wide selection of brands offered, considerable shelf space, frequent price promotions, and the rising demand for confectionery products such as chocolates, candies, sugar-free gums, snack bars, and others that are widely accessible at supermarkets and hypermarkets.
  • Supermarkets offer discounted prices for bulk purchases of confectioneries. Key supermarket chains, including Aldi, Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury, and Morrisons, sell 650 g of chocolate boxes for USD 5.24, 100 g boxes for USD 1.78, and 382 g boxes for USD 4.57 in the United Kingdom. These retail channels also offer cashback and rewards when consumers buy products from their online websites.
  • Online retail channels are expected to grow at the highest rate during the forecast period due to factors such as convenience, discounted rates, and one-day delivery options. The sales value of confectionery products through online retail channels is anticipated to register a CAGR of 5.95% from 2023 to 2030.
Confections
Chocolate
By Confectionery Variant
Dark Chocolate
Milk and White Chocolate
Gums
By Confectionery Variant
Bubble Gum
Chewing Gum
By Sugar Content
Sugar Chewing Gum
Sugar-free Chewing Gum
Snack Bar
By Confectionery Variant
Cereal Bar
Fruit & Nut Bar
Protein Bar
Sugar Confectionery
By Confectionery Variant
Hard Candy
Lollipops
Mints
Pastilles, Gummies, and Jellies
Toffees and Nougats
Others
Distribution Channel
Convenience Store
Online Retail Store
Supermarket/Hypermarket
Others
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Market Definition

  • Milk and White Chocolate - Milk chocolates is a solid chocolate made with milk (in the form of either milk powder, liquid milk, or condensed milk) and cocoa solids. White chocolate is made from cocoa butter and milk and contains no cocoa solids whatsoever. The scope includes regular chocolates, low-sugar, and sugar-free variants
  • Toffees & Nougats - Toffees include hard, chewy, and small or one-bite candies marketed with labels as toffee or toffee-like confectionery. Nougat is a chewy confection with almond, sugar, and egg white as a basic ingredient; and it originated in Europe and Middle East countries.
  • Cereals Bars - A snack composed of breakfast cereal that has been compressed into a bar shape and is held together with a form of edible adhesive. The scope includes snack bars made with cereals such as rice, oats, corn, etc. mixed with a binding syrup. These also include products labeled as cereal bars, cereal treat bars, or grain bars.
  • Chewing Gum - This is a preparation for chewing, usually made of flavored and sweetened chicle or such substitutes as polyvinyl acetate. The types of chewing gums included in the scope are sugar-chewing gums and sugar-free chewing gums
Keyword Definition
Dark Chocolate Dark chocolate is a form of chocolate containing cocoa solids and cocoa butter without the milk.
White Chocolate White chocolate is the type of chocolate containing the highest percentage of milk solids, typically around or over 30 percent.
Milk Chocolate Milk chocolate is made from dark chocolate that has a low cocoa solid content and higher sugar content, plus a milk product.
Hard Candy A candy made of sugar and corn syrup boiled without crystallizing.
Toffees A hard, chewy, often brown sweet that is made from sugar boiled with butter.
Nougats A chewy or brittle candy containing almonds or other nuts and sometimes fruit.
Cereal bar A cereal bar is a bar-shaped food product, made by pressing cereals and usually dried fruit or berries, which are in most cases held together by glucose syrup.
Protein bar Protein bars are nutrition bars that contain a high proportion of protein to carbohydrates/fats.
Fruit & Nut bar These are often based on dates with other dried fruit and nut additions and, in some cases, flavorings.
NCA The National Confectioners Association is an American trade organization that promotes chocolate, candy, gum and mints, and the companies that make these treats.
CGMP Current good manufacturing practices are those conforming to the guidelines recommended by relevant agencies.
Unstandardized foods Unstandardized foods are those that do not have a standard of identity or that deviate from a prescribed standard in any manner.
GI The glycemic index (GI) is a way of ranking carbohydrate-containing foods based on how slowly or quickly they are digested and increase blood glucose levels over a period of time
Skimmed milk powder Skimmed milk powder is obtained by removing water from pasteurized skim milk by spray-drying.
Flavanols Flavanols are a group of compounds found in cocoa, tea, apples, and many other plant-based foods and beverages.
WPC Whey protein concentrate- the substance obtained by the removal of sufficient nonprotein constituents from pasteurized whey so that the finished dry product contains greater than 25% protein.
LDL Low density Lipoprotein- the bad cholesterol
HDL High density Lipoprotein- the good cholesterol
BHT butylated Hydroxytoluene is a lab-made chemical that is added to foods as a preservative.
Carrageenan Carrageenan is an additive used to thicken, emulsify, and preserve foods and drinks.
Free form Not containing certain ingredients, such as gluten, dairy, or sugar.
Cocoa butter It is a fatty substance obtained from cocoa beans, used in the manufacture of confectionery.
Pastellies A type of of Brazilian candy made from sugar, eggs, and milk.
Draggees Small, round candies that are coated with a hard sugar shell
CHOPRABISCO Royal Belgian Association of the chocolate, pralines, biscuit, and confectionery industry- A trade association that represents the Belgian chocolate industry.
European Directive 2000/13 A European Union directive that regulates the labeling of food products
Kakao-Verordnung The German chocolate ordinance, a set of regulations that define what can be labeled as "chocolate" in Germany.
FASFC Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain
Pectin A natural substance that is derived from fruits and vegetables. It is used in confectionery to create a gel-like texture.
Invert sugars A type of sugar that is made up of glucose and fructose.
Emulsifier A substance that helps to mix to liquids that does not mix together.
Anthocyanins A type of flavonoid that is responsible for the red, purple, and blue colors of confectionery.
Functional Foods Foods that have been modified to provide additional health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
Kosher certificate This certification verifies that the ingredients, production process including all machinery, and/or food-service process complies with the standards of Jewish dietary law
Chicory root extract A natural extract from the chicory root that is a good source of fiber, calcium, phosphorous, and folate
RDD Recommended daily dose
Gummies A chewy gelatin-based candy that is often flavored with fruit.
Nutraceuticals Food or dietary supplements that are claimed to have health benefits.
Energy bars Snack bars that are high in carbohydrates and calories are designed to provide energy on the go.
BFSO Belgian Food Safety Organization for the food chain.
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UK Confectionery Market Research FAQs

The UK Confectionery Market size is expected to reach USD 16.18 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 5.30% to reach USD 22.06 billion by 2030.

In 2024, the UK Confectionery Market size is expected to reach USD 16.18 billion.

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG, Ferrero International SA, Mars Incorporated, Mondelēz International Inc. and Nestlé SA are the major companies operating in the UK Confectionery Market.

In the UK Confectionery Market, the Convenience Store segment accounts for the largest share by distribution channel.

In 2024, the Online Retail Store segment accounts for the fastest growing by distribution channel in the UK Confectionery Market.

In 2023, the UK Confectionery Market size was estimated at 16.18 billion. The report covers the UK Confectionery Market historical market size for years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the UK Confectionery Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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