Market research on the snacks industry. Standardised and cross-co...
Market research on the snacks industry. Standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes, market share and brand performance, distribution and industry trends. Insight and data cover chocolate and sugar confectionery, gum, s...
Chocolate confectionery was hit by the loss of impulse/on-the-go sales, fewer gifting occasions and a disrupted Easter period in 2020 due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), significantly affecting categories such as boxed assortments and seasonal chocolate.…
Retail sales of chocolate confectionery saw a sluggish performance in 2023, with minimal growth in both volume and constant value terms. As in 2022, sales were impacted by unseasonably hot summer weather, which hindered purchases during certain…
Over 2022, a number of categories of chocolate confectionery declined in retail volume sales terms. However, some registered growth: chocolate pouches and bags, seasonal chocolate and chocolate with toys. The return to pre-Coronavirus (COVID-19)…
The UK’s economy was challenged by strong inflationary pressures in 2022. Similar to other categories in snacks, chocolate confectionery manufacturers were challenged by multiple shortages in the supply chain, which led to increasing costs in…
The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant negative impact on chocolate confectionery in Belgium, particularly in terms of gifting chocolate formats. With the closure of many non-essential stores and the cancellation of social events such as weddings…
The high rate of inflation prevailing in 2022 and 2023 has not had a major negative impact on the chocolate confectionery category in Denmark. Local players have managed to increase their sales and value by increasing prices, while favourable…
Inflation and increasing production costs are lifting unit prices in 2023, resulting in healthy retail value growth.
During the pandemic, consumers sought comfort in chocolate due to spending more time at home and had limited access to foodservice outlets. However, in 2023, there is a slight decline in chocolate sales volume, especially noticeable in the tablets…
Chocolate confectionery suffered less from inflation in 2022 compared to many other food categories as global cocoa prices remained stable. However, rising prices of ingredients such as sugar, milk, and oils still put additional pressure on…
Oats have emerged as an increasingly popular ingredient in chocolate confectionery among Greek consumers. Violanta, a player active in both sweet biscuits and chocolate confectionery, has capitalised on this trend by diversifying its product range…