| Product Code: ETC232521 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Mar 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, China hard candies import market continued to show steady growth, with the USA, Thailand, Japan, Germany, and Australia emerging as the top exporting countries. The market displayed a low concentration level, indicating a healthy level of competition among suppliers. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at a robust 7.89%, with a slight growth uptick of 1.47% from 2023 to 2024. This data suggests a positive outlook for the hard candies import market in China, driven by diversified sources and sustained growth momentum.

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 China Hard Candies Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 China Hard Candies Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Hard Candies Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 China Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
4 China Hard Candies Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing consumer preference for convenient and portable snack options |
4.2.2 Rising disposable income levels in China leading to increased spending on confectionery products |
4.2.3 Innovation in flavors and packaging attracting new consumer segments |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Health concerns related to high sugar content in hard candies affecting consumer perception |
4.3.2 Intense competition from other confectionery products like chocolate and gums |
5 China Hard Candies Market Trends |
6 China Hard Candies Market, By Types |
6.1 China Hard Candies Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 China Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume, By Pop Rocks, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 China Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume, By Lollipop, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 China Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume, By Traditional, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 China Hard Candies Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarket, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 China Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail Store, 2022 - 2032F |
7 China Hard Candies Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Hard Candies Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Hard Candies Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Hard Candies Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Rate of new product launches in the hard candies segment |
8.2 Growth in online sales of hard candies |
8.3 Consumer engagement on social media platforms for hard candy brands |
9 China Hard Candies Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Hard Candies Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 China Hard Candies Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
10 China Hard Candies Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Hard Candies Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 China Hard Candies Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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