| Product Code: ETC232522 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Japan's hard candies import market in 2024 saw significant contributions from top exporting countries such as China, Germany, Thailand, Hungary, and Spain. Despite the diversity of sources, the market remained relatively unconcentrated with low Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) levels. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at an impressive 11.82%, indicating a growing demand for hard candies in Japan. However, the growth rate experienced a slight decline from 2023 to 2024 at -13.61%, suggesting potential shifts in consumer preferences or market dynamics that importers should monitor closely.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Japan Hard Candies Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Hard Candies Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Hard Candies Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Hard Candies Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for sugar-free and natural ingredient hard candies due to health consciousness among consumers |
4.2.2 Growing popularity of Japanese traditional flavors in hard candies attracting domestic and international consumers |
4.2.3 Rising disposable income leading to higher spending on premium and gourmet hard candies |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Intense competition from other confectionery products like chocolates, gummies, and jelly beans |
4.3.2 Fluctuating prices of raw materials like sugar, flavoring agents, and packaging materials impacting production costs |
5 Japan Hard Candies Market Trends |
6 Japan Hard Candies Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Hard Candies Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume, By Pop Rocks, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume, By Lollipop, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Japan Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume, By Traditional, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Japan Hard Candies Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarket, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail Store, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Japan Hard Candies Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Hard Candies Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Hard Candies Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Hard Candies Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer engagement on social media platforms for Japanese hard candies brands |
8.2 Number of new product launches and flavors introduced in the market |
8.3 Percentage increase in online sales of hard candies compared to traditional brick-and-mortar stores. |
9 Japan Hard Candies Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Hard Candies Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Hard Candies Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Hard Candies Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Hard Candies Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Hard Candies Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |