| Product Code: ETC7743664 | 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 |
Japan's non-chocolate candy import shipments in 2024 saw notable contributions from China, Hungary, Germany, Thailand, and Spain. The market displayed a shift towards moderate concentration compared to the previous year, indicating evolving dynamics. Despite a slight decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, the compound annual growth rate for the period 2020-2024 remained strong at 11.84%. This suggests a sustained interest in non-chocolate candy imports in Japan, with key exporters playing a significant role in meeting consumer demand.

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 Non-Chocolate Candy Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Non-Chocolate Candy Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Non-Chocolate Candy Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Non-Chocolate Candy Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer preference for healthier snacking options |
4.2.2 Growing popularity of unique and innovative flavors in non-chocolate candies |
4.2.3 Rising disposable income leading to higher spending on premium confectionery products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Intense competition from chocolate candies and other snacking options |
4.3.2 Fluctuating raw material prices affecting production costs |
4.3.3 Strict regulations regarding food additives and ingredients in Japan |
5 Japan Non-Chocolate Candy Market Trends |
6 Japan Non-Chocolate Candy Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Non-Chocolate Candy Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Hard type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Chewing type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Japan Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Scotch type, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Japan Non-Chocolate Candy Market, By Distribution channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialist Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Japan Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Japan Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Japan Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Japan Non-Chocolate Candy Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Non-Chocolate Candy Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Non-Chocolate Candy Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Non-Chocolate Candy Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of market share held by premium non-chocolate candy brands |
8.2 Consumer sentiment towards new flavor launches in the non-chocolate candy segment |
8.3 Growth rate of online sales for non-chocolate candies in Japan |
8.4 Percentage of repeat purchases among consumers for non-chocolate candies |
8.5 Number of new product launches in the non-chocolate candy market |
9 Japan Non-Chocolate Candy Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Non-Chocolate Candy Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Non-Chocolate Candy Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Non-Chocolate Candy Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Non-Chocolate Candy Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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