| Product Code: ETC040122 | Publication Date: Jan 2021 | Updated Date: Jul 2026 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |

The United States candy market will experience a gradual growth trajectory from 2025 to 2031, driven by evolving consumer preferences and the dynamics of raw material availability. As the forecasted CAGR of 1.41% indicates, annual growth rates will incrementally rise, peaking at 1.68% in 2031. This trend will be influenced by fluctuations in key raw materials such as sugar, cocoa, and artificial sweeteners, which are subject to global supply chain pressures and agricultural output variability. Import dependencies on these commodities may lead to price volatility, impacting production costs and retail pricing strategies. Additionally, cyclical trends in consumer spending during economic upturns could further bolster demand for confectionery products, particularly premium offerings that leverage sustainable sourcing practices. Overall, the interplay between raw material pricing and consumer behavior will shape the market's performance throughout this period.
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 United States (US) Candy Market Overview |
3.1 United States (US) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United States (US) Candy Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 United States (US) Candy Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United States (US) Candy Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United States (US) Candy Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 United States (US) Candy Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution, 2022 & 2032F |
4 United States (US) Candy Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing disposable income of consumers |
4.2.2 Growing popularity of gifting candies |
4.2.3 Innovation in flavors and packaging |
4.2.4 Expansion of online retail channels for candy sales |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Health concerns related to sugar consumption |
4.3.2 Competition from healthier snack alternatives |
4.3.3 Fluctuating prices of key ingredients like sugar and cocoa |
5 United States (US) Candy Market Trends |
6 United States (US) Candy Market, By Types |
6.1 United States (US) Candy Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United States (US) Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 United States (US) Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Chocolate Candy, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 United States (US) Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-Chocolate Candy, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 United States (US) Candy Market, By Distribution |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United States (US) Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 United States (US) Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 United States (US) Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Specalist Retailers, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 United States (US) Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Retail, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.6 United States (US) Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
7 United States (US) Candy Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United States (US) Candy Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United States (US) Candy Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United States (US) Candy Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer engagement on social media platforms for candy brands |
8.2 Number of new product launches in the candy market |
8.3 Growth in online sales of candies |
8.4 Customer satisfaction scores for candy brands |
8.5 Adoption rate of premium and innovative candy products |
9 United States (US) Candy Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United States (US) Candy Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 United States (US) Candy Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution, 2022 & 2032F |
10 United States (US) Candy Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United States (US) Candy Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 United States (US) Candy Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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