PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sugar confectionery grows as innovation attracts consumers
Over the forecast period, the sugar confectionery market is projected to experience consistent growth in both volume and value with price increases stabilising. This positive trajectory is set to be partly driven by the volatility in the chocolate confectionery segment, where cocoa shortages have led to sharp price hikes, prompting consumers to seek more affordable alternatives within sugar confectionery.
Bold flavours are set to drive innovation and growth opportunities
Flavour innovation is projected to remain a key driver of growth in the sugar confectionery market, offering brands a compelling way to attract new shoppers and keep the category vibrant and relevant. As consumer preferences evolve, there is a marked shift toward bold, unconventional, and multi-sensory taste experiences.
Expansion of seasonal and social occasions can drive the category’s growth
The outlook for sugar confectionery in the UK presents promising avenues for expanding consumer occasions, particularly in light of challenges facing the chocolate segment. As chocolate confectionery grapples with ongoing price hikes, sugar-based alternatives are gaining traction, offering a more accessible indulgence for consumers.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Sugar Confectionery industry in United Kingdom with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Sugar Confectionery industry in United Kingdom, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Sugar Confectionery in United Kingdom report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Sugar Confectionery in United Kingdom?
- Which are the leading brands in Sugar Confectionery in United Kingdom?
- How are products distributed in Sugar Confectionery in United Kingdom?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Sugar Confectionery?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in United Kingdom?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Sugar Confectionery in the United Kingdom - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Sugar confectionery sales benefit from easing of inflationary pressures
Haribo retains leadership as demand for gummies and jellies persists
Recovery of impulse sales drives growth in convenience stores
Sugar confectionery grows as innovation attracts consumers
Bold flavours are set to drive innovation and growth opportunities
Expansion of seasonal and social occasions can drive the category’s growth
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DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Sugar Confectionery
- Boiled Sweets
- Chewy Candies
- Gummies and Jellies
- Liquorice
- Lollipops
- Medicated Confectionery
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- Power Mints
- Standard Mints
- Toffees, Caramels and Nougat
- Other Sugar Confectionery
Sugar Confectionery
This is the aggregation of mints, boiled sweets, pastilles, gummies, jellies and chews, toffees, caramels, and nougat, medicated confectionery, lollipops, liquorice and other sugar confectionery.
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