| Product Code: ETC019281 | Publication Date: Oct 2020 | 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 sugar confectionery market experienced a remarkable CAGR of 28.05% from 2021 to 2024, driven by post-pandemic consumer demand surges and supply chain disruptions that affected raw material availability and pricing. The significant annual growth rates, peaking at 32.96% in 2023, reflected heightened consumer spending as hospitality and tourism sectors reopened, leading to increased confectionery consumption. However, by 2024, growth decelerated to 20.37%, indicating a normalization phase as supply chains stabilized and commodity prices adjusted following the global shipping container crises of 2021-2022. Looking ahead to the forecast period (2025-2031), the market is projected to grow at a more modest CAGR of 5.87%, as raw material costs stabilize and import reliance shifts towards more sustainable sourcing practices, reflecting broader macroeconomic cycles that typically influence consumer goods markets amidst evolving economic conditions.
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) Sugar Confectionery Market Overview |
3.1 United States (US) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Packaging Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
4 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer preference for indulgent and sweet treats |
4.2.2 Growing popularity of gifting confectionery products |
4.2.3 Innovation in product offerings and flavors |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Health concerns related to sugar consumption |
4.3.2 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.3 Competition from healthier snack options |
5 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market Trends |
6 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market, By Types |
6.1 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Hard-Boiled Sweets, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Caramel & Toffees, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Gums & Jellies, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.6 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Medicated Confectionery, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.7 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Mints, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.8 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Others , 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market, By Packaging Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Sachet, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Box, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail Stores, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Stores, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
7 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer engagement on social media platforms for confectionery brands |
8.2 Number of new product launches and innovations in the sugar confectionery market |
8.3 Growth in online sales and e-commerce penetration for sugar confectionery products |
9 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market Opportunity Assessment, By Packaging Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
10 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 United States (US) Sugar Confectionery Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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