China Confectionery Market Size and Trend Analysis by Categories and Segment, Distribution Channel, Packaging Formats, Market Share, Demographics and Forecast, 2021-2026

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China Confectionery Market Overview

The China confectionery market size was valued at CNY126.2 billion ($3.3 billion) and is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 2% during 2021-2026.

The China confectionery market research report provides a comparative growth analysis in terms of value and volume, in the Asia-Pacific and global confectionery sector. It offers an overview of the growth at a category and segment level highlighting changes in their respective market sizes during the forecast period. Additionally, the market research report enlists leading companies in the China confectionery market in 2021 and their respective market shares. It also focuses on key distribution channels and packaging of confectionery products during 2016-2026.

China Confectionery Market Size

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China Confectionery Market Segmentation by Top Cities

The top cities in Chinese confectionery market are Chongqing, Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Baoding, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang and Nanyang. Chongqing accounted for the largest confectionery market share in China in 2021, followed by Shanghai and Beijing.

China Confectionery Market Analysis, by Top Cities

China Confectionery Market Analysis, by Top Cities

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China Confectionery Market Segmentation by Category

Chocolate, sugar confectionery, and gum are the categories covered in the Chinese confectionery market research report. While sugar confectionery was the largest category in 2021, chocolate confectionery is forecast to register the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.

China Confectionery Market Analysis, by Categories

China Confectionery Market Analysis, by Categories

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China Confectionery Market Segmentation by Distribution Channel

The key distribution channels in the Chinese confectionery market are hypermarkets & supermarkets, e-retailers, convenience stores, and food & drinks specialists among others. Hypermarkets & supermarkets was the leading distribution channel in the Chinese confectionery sector.

China Confectionery Market Analysis, by Distribution Channel

China Confectionery Market Analysis, by Distribution Channel

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China Confectionery Market Segmentation by Packaging Material

The China confectionery market research report provides an insight into the key packaging materials used along with pack type, closure type and primary outer type used in each category. Flexible packaging was the most used pack material in the China confectionery market, followed by rigid plastics, paper & board and rigid metal.

China Confectionery Market Analysis, by Packaging Material

China Confectionery Market Analysis, by Packaging Material

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Competitive Landscape

The leading companies in the China confectionery market by value share are Mars, Incorporated, Nestlé, Perfetti Van Melle SpA, Lotte Co. Ltd, Mondelez International, Inc, and private labels.​ Mars, Incorporated accounted for the largest China confectionery market share in 2021. It offers products in the gum and sugar confectionery categories.

China Confectionery Market Analysis, by Leading Companies

China Confectionery Market Analysis, by Leading Companies

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Key Highlights

  • The per capita consumption of confectionery was higher in China than in both the global and regional levels in 2021
  • The per capita consumption of sugar confectionery was higher in China than other confectionery categories in China in 2021
  • Hypermarkets & supermarkets is the leading distribution channel in the Chinese confectionery sector
  • Private labels are growing at a higher CAGR than brands in the Chinese confectionery sector
  • The health & wellness market is led by the gum category in the Chinese confectionery sector

China Confectionery Market Overview

Market Size 2021 CNY126.2 billion ($3.3 billion)
CAGR (2021-2026) >2%
Key Cities Chongqing, Shangha, Beijing, Tianjin, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Baoding, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang and Nanyang
Key Categories Chocolate, Sugar Confectionery, and Gum
Key Distribution Channel Hypermarkets & Supermarkets, E-Retailers, Convenience Stores, and Food & Drinks Specialists
Key Packaging Material Flexible Packaging, Paper & Board, Rigid Plastics, and Rigid Metal
Leading Companies Mars, Incorporated, Nestlé, Perfetti Van Melle SpA, Lotte Co. Ltd, Mondelez International, Inc, and Private Labels

Reasons to Buy

  • Identify high potential categories and explore further market opportunities based on detailed value and volume analysis. Chocolate consumption per capita and consumption of other confectionery categories is also included in this report.
  • Existing and new players can analyze key distribution channels to identify and evaluate trends and opportunities
  • Gain access to data on the value of health & wellness claims by category pertaining to product attributes and consumer benefits
  • Understand the competitive landscape based on detailed company share and private label confectionery share analysis to plan effective market positioning.
  • Our team of analysts have placed a significant emphasis on changes expected in the market that will provide a clear picture of the opportunities that can be tapped over the next five years, resulting in revenue expansion
  • The packaging analysis report helps manufacturers, in identifying the most commonly used packaging materials in the sector
  • Analysis on key macro-economic indicators such as real GDP, nominal GDP, consumer price index, household consumption expenditure, population (by age group, gender, rural-urban split, and employed people and unemployment rate. It also includes economic summary of the country along with labor market and demographic trends.
  • If you are looking to invest or diversify in the Chinese confectionery market, this report includes crucial data that can help with strategic decision making.

Mars Incorporated
Ferrero S.p.A.
Mondelez International
Nestle
The Hershey company
Lotte Co. ltd
Perfetti Van Melle SpA
Fujian JiuJiu Wang Foodstuff Co. Ltd.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Report Scope

Executive Summary

Part 1: Market Environment

Value and Volume Share of China in the Global and Asia-Pacific Markets

Growth Analysis of China Compared to Other Leading Countries in the Asia-Pacific Market

PCC and PCE of China Compared to the Global and Asia-Pacific Markets

Part 2: Sector Deep Dive

China Confectionery Sector Snapshot

Market Size Analysis

Cross-category Comparison -Value Growth Analysis and Category Winners and Losers

Cross-category Comparison -Volume Growth Analysis and Category Winners and Losers

Part 3: Category Deep Dive

Per Capita Consumption Analysis by Category

Market Size Analysis-Category: Chocolate

Segment-Level Analysis (in Value Terms) -Chocolate

Segment-Level Analysis (in Volume Terms) -Chocolate

Market Size Analysis-Category: Gum

Segment-Level Analysis (in Value Terms) -Gum

Segment-Level Analysis (in Volume Terms) -Gum

Market Size Analysis-Category: Sugar Confectionery

Segment-Level Analysis (in Value Terms) -Sugar Confectionery

Segment-Level Analysis (in Volume Terms) -Sugar Confectionery

Part 4: Distribution Analysis

Channel Share Analysis

Part 5: Competitive Environment

Leading Companies Value and Volume Share

Brand Share Analysis of Top Five Companies

Brand Share Analysis of Top Five Companies by Category

Private Label Share Analysis by Category

Growth of Private Labels Compared to Branded Products

Degree of Consolidation/Fragmentation by Category

Part 6: Health & Wellness Analysis

Health & Wellness Analysis by Category

Health & Wellness Analysis by Product Attributes

Health & Wellness Analysis by Consumer Benefits

Cross Category Comparison -Products with H&W Vs. Non-H&W Claims

Part 7: Packaging Analysis

Pack Material Growth Analysis

Pack Type Growth Analysis

Closure Type Growth Analysis

Primary Outer Type Growth Analysis

Part 8: City Deep Dive

Market Size Analysis of Top 10 Cities

Market Size Analysis of Top 10 Cities by Category

Part 9: Consumer graphics

Demographic Analysis

Part 10: Macroeconomic Analysis

GDP Growth and Inflation

Population Growth

Labor Market Trend

Economic Summary, Labor Market, and Demographic Trends

China Risk Index (GCRI) 2021

China Risk Analysis -Compared to Global and Asia-Pacific Markets

Methodology

Definitions

Appendix

Table

List of Tables

Leading value categories

Fastest-growing segments (value), 2021

Cross-category comparison -byvalue (2016-2026)

Cross-category comparison -by volume (2016-2026)

Per capita consumption (bycategory), China compared to Asia-Pacific and global levels (in kg), 2021

Chocolate -value analysis bysegment, 2016-2026

Chocolate -volume analysis bysegment, 2016-2026

Gum -value analysis bysegment, 2016-2026

Gum -volume analysis bysegment, 2016-2026

Sugar confectionery -value analysis bysegment, 2016-2026

Sugar confectionery -volume analysis bysegment, 2016-2026

Change in distribution share, 2016-2021

Top five companies share by brand (in value and volume terms) in the confectionery sector, 2021

Brand shares of top five companies (in value and volume terms) bycategory, 2021

Category comparison -with H&W and non-H&W claims, 2016-2021

Volume analysis of top 10 cities bycategory (million kg), 2021

Performance overview (score: 1-100)

Category data, bysegment

Per capita consumption (in kg), 2016-2026

Per capita expenditure ($), 2016-2026

Confectionery sales distribution in China -by category (CNY million), 2021

Brand share (in value and volume terms) in the confectionery sector, 2021

Brand share (in value and volume terms) in the confectionery sector, bycategory, 2021

Key health & wellness product attributes driving sales in China, 2016-2021

Key health & wellness consumer benefits driving sales in China, 2016-2021

Pack material (in million pack units), 2016-2026

Pack materials by category (in million pack units), 2021

Pack type (in million pack units), 2016-2026

Pack types bycategory (in million pack units), 2021

Closure type (in million pack units), 2016-2026

Closure types bycategory (in million pack units), 2021

Primary outer type (in million pack units), 2016-2026

Primary outer types by category (in million pack units), 2021

Real GDP and annual growth (%), 2018-2026

Nominal GDP and annual growth (%), 2018-2026

Consumer price inflation (%), 2018-2026

Employed people and unemployment rate (%), 2018-2026

Nominal household final consumption expenditure and annual growth (%), 2018-2026

Population and annual growth (%), 2018-2026

Population by age group (%)

Population by gender (%)

Population by rural-urban split (%)

Exchange rates, 2016-2026

Figures

List of Figures

Value and volume share of China in the global and Asia-Pacific confectionery sector, 2021-2026

China compared to other top countries in terms of market share, growth, and competitive landscape

PCC comparison -China, Asia-Pacific, and global, 2016-2026

PCE comparison -China, Asia-Pacific, and global, 2016-2026

Market size and growth analysis by value and volume, confectionery sector, 2016-2026

Cross-category comparison -value growth analysis and category winners and losers

Cross-category comparison -volume growth analysis and category winners and losers

Market size and growth analysis by value and volume, chocolate category, 2016-2026

Market size and growth analysis by value and volume, gum category, 2016-2026

Market size and growth analysis by value and volume, sugar confectionery category, 2016-2026

Share of key distribution channels (in value terms)-confectionery, 2021

Key distribution channel share by category (in value terms), 2021

Leading companies (in value and volume terms) in the confectionery sector, 2021

Private label penetration by category (in value terms), 2021

Growth analysis, private label and brands, 2016-2021

Category-wise consolidation/fragmentation (in value terms) -confectionery, 2021

Prominence of health & wellness claims by category, $ million, 2016-2021

Contribution of health & wellness by product attributes, $ million, 2016-2021

Contribution of health & wellness byconsumer benefits, $ million, 2016-2021

Key pack materials in the Chinese confectionery sector, percentage share of pack units, 2021

Annual growth rate bykey pack material, 2016-2026

Use of pack material bycategory (in pack units), 2021

Key pack types in the Chinese confectionery sector, percentage share of pack units, 2021

Annual growth rate by key pack type, 2016-2026

Use of pack type by category (in pack units), 2021

Key closure types in the Chinese confectionery sector, percentage share of pack units, 2021

Annual growth rate bykey closure type, 2016-2026

Use of closure type bycategory (in pack units), 2021

Key primary outer types in the Chinese confectionery sector, percentage share of pack units, 2021

Annual growth rate by key primary outer type, 2016-2026

Use of primary outer type by category (in pack units), 2021

Volume growth analysis of top 10 cities (million kg), 2016-2021

Leading cities’ contribution to volume change, 2016-2021

Demographic analysis

Real GDP (CNY billion) and annual growth (%)

Nominal GDP (CNY billion) and annual growth (%)

Consumer price inflation (%)

Nominal household final consumption expenditure growth (%) in CNY terms

Population (millions) and annual growth (%)

Population by age group (%)

Population by gender (%)

Population by rural-urban split (%)

Employed people (millions) and unemployment rate (%)

Economic summary, labor market, and demographic trends

Five lowest-risk nations in GCRI Q4 2021

Five highest-risk nations in GCRI Q4 2021

China performance in country risk analysis in comparison to Asia-Pacific and the world

List of 109 countries analyzed to identify high-potential countries in different regions

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