| Product Code: ETC5039580 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The Netherlands experienced a surge in hard candies import shipments in 2024, with top exporters being Germany, Spain, Poland, China, and Belgium. Despite the strong growth with a CAGR of 17.1% from 2020 to 2024, the market remained relatively fragmented with low concentration indicated by the HHI. The notable growth rate of 13.23% from 2023 to 2024 suggests a continued upward trajectory for the import of hard candies into the Netherlands, reflecting a growing demand for these sweet treats in the Dutch market.

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 Netherlands Hard Candies Market Overview |
3.1 Netherlands Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Netherlands Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Netherlands Hard Candies Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Netherlands Hard Candies Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Netherlands Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Netherlands Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Netherlands Hard Candies Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer preference for natural and organic ingredients in hard candies |
4.2.2 Growing demand for sugar-free and low-calorie hard candies |
4.2.3 Rising popularity of premium and artisanal hard candy products in the market |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulations on food additives and ingredients used in hard candies |
4.3.2 Health concerns related to high sugar content in traditional hard candies |
4.3.3 Competition from other confectionery products such as chocolates and gums |
5 Netherlands Hard Candies Market Trends |
6 Netherlands Hard Candies Market Segmentations |
6.1 Netherlands Hard Candies Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Netherlands Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume, By Pop Rocks, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Netherlands Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume, By Lollipop, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Netherlands Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume, By Traditional, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Netherlands Hard Candies Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Netherlands Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarket, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Netherlands Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail Store, 2021-2031F |
7 Netherlands Hard Candies Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Netherlands Hard Candies Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Netherlands Hard Candies Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Netherlands Hard Candies Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer engagement metrics on social media platforms for hard candy brands |
8.2 Number of new product launches in the premium and sugar-free hard candies segment |
8.3 Growth in distribution channels for hard candies, such as online retail and specialty stores |
9 Netherlands Hard Candies Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Netherlands Hard Candies Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Netherlands Hard Candies Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Netherlands Hard Candies Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Netherlands Hard Candies Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Netherlands Hard Candies Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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