Competitive Landscape
Arcor Leverages Innovation and Broad Portfolio to Defend Leadership
Sugar confectionery in Argentina remains highly concentrated, with Arcor SAIC holding a commanding 58% value share in 2026, far ahead of its nearest rivals. Over the period from 2021 to 2026, the category has become marginally less concentrated, as Arcor’s share has declined from 60% to 58%, while other players such as La Dolce SRL and Georgalos Hermanos SAICA have increased their presence to 9% and 7% respectively in 2026.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Sugar Confectionery industry in Argentina 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 Argentina, 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 Argentina 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 Argentina?
- Which are the leading brands in Sugar Confectionery in Argentina?
- How are products distributed in Sugar Confectionery in Argentina?
- 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 Argentina?
- 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 Argentina - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Sugar Confectionery Summary
Brands Leverage Open Borders to Reshape Consumer Choice
Chewy Candies Maintain Dominance as Smaller Packs Fuel Impulse Buying
Mondelez Shifts Sourcing to Imports as Health Trends and Digital Payments Reshape Habits
Mogul and New Entrants Boost Innovation as Demographics Challenge Growth
Gummies and Jellies Surpass Historic Highs as Innovation Fuels Performance
Arcor Leverages Innovation and Broad Portfolio to Defend Leadership
Small Local Grocers Adapt to Digital Payments and Changing Habits
E-Commerce Growth Lags as Impulse Remains Offline-Driven
New Launches Reshape Product Choice
Brand Innovation and Pack Resizing Intensify Competition
Snacks in Argentina - Industry Overview
2026 Developments
Key Data Insights
Affordable Launches Drive Value-Focused Purchases
Smaller Pack Sizes Win over Cautious Shoppers
Arcor and Mío Helados Accelerate Pistachio Innovation
Declining Birth Rates and Health Focus Slow Volume Rebound
Imported Brands and Health-Led Launches Reshape Product Landscape
Functional Launches and Premium Imports Drive Long-Term Repositioning
Arcor Leverages Innovation and Brand Strength to Reinforce Its Lead
Small Local Grocers Capture Loyalty by Adapting to Price Shifts
E-Commerce Expands Its Reach as Impulse Lines Lag behind
Convenience Retailers and New Pack Sizes Drive Shopper Migration
Affordable Launches and Pistachio Innovations Reshape Consumer Choices
Imported Brands and Local Players Intensify Competition and Drive Accessibility
Innovation around Affordability and Flavour Expands White Spaces and Shapes Future Growth
Country Reports 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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This report originates from Passport, our Sugar Confectionery research and analysis database.
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