| Product Code: ETC6748684 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The China non-chocolate candy import market continues to see steady growth, with the top exporting countries in 2024 being the USA, Thailand, Japan, Germany, and Australia. The market concentration, as measured by HHI, has remained low, indicating a competitive landscape. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stands at a healthy 7.89%, with a growth rate of 1.47% from 2023 to 2024. This data suggests a positive outlook for the non-chocolate candy import market in China, with diverse sources of supply contributing to its growth.

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 Non-Chocolate Candy Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Non-Chocolate Candy Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Non-Chocolate Candy Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Non-Chocolate Candy Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing disposable income of Chinese consumers, leading to higher spending on non-chocolate candy. |
4.2.2 Growing popularity of non-chocolate candies as a healthier snacking option among health-conscious consumers. |
4.2.3 Expansion of distribution channels such as online retail, supermarkets, and convenience stores, increasing accessibility to non-chocolate candies. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Rising health concerns related to sugar consumption and obesity, leading to a shift towards healthier snack alternatives. |
4.3.2 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs of non-chocolate candies. |
4.3.3 Increasing competition from alternative snack options such as fruits, nuts, and healthier confectionery products. |
5 China Non-Chocolate Candy Market Trends |
6 China Non-Chocolate Candy Market, By Types |
6.1 China Non-Chocolate Candy Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 China Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Hard type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 China Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Chewing type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 China Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Scotch type, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 China Non-Chocolate Candy Market, By Distribution channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 China Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialist Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 China Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 China Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 China Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 China Non-Chocolate Candy Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Non-Chocolate Candy Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Non-Chocolate Candy Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Non-Chocolate Candy Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of new product launches in the non-chocolate candy segment. |
8.2 Consumer sentiment and awareness towards non-chocolate candies through surveys and feedback analysis. |
8.3 Percentage growth in the use of natural and organic ingredients in non-chocolate candies. |
8.4 Market penetration rate of non-chocolate candies in tier 2 and tier 3 cities in China. |
8.5 Growth in demand for sugar-free and low-calorie non-chocolate candy variants. |
9 China Non-Chocolate Candy Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Non-Chocolate Candy Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Non-Chocolate Candy Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Non-Chocolate Candy Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Non-Chocolate Candy Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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