Competitive Landscape
Nib Candy and Royal Confectionary Leverage Experience to Retain Dominance
Sugar confectionery in Ethiopia remains highly concentrated, with Nib Candy and Confectionary Plc and Royal Confectionary firmly holding strong positions in 2026. There has been no observed change in company or brand shares among the leading producers, which is attributed to their extensive experience and longstanding presence in the landscape.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Sugar Confectionery industry in Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia, 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 Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?
- Which are the leading brands in Sugar Confectionery in Ethiopia?
- How are products distributed in Sugar Confectionery in Ethiopia?
- 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 Ethiopia?
- 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 Ethiopia - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Sugar Confectionery Summary
Desta Keremela’S Revival Creates an Opportunity for Local Producers
Gummies and Jellies Maintain Their Position Despite Supply Pressures
Chewy Candies Gain Momentum as Consumers Prioritise Affordability
Inflation to Drive Value Growth as Manufacturers Adjust Pack Formats
Gummies, Jellies and Chewy Candies Expected to Remain Strong Performers
Illicit Competition Set to Weaken the Position of Formal Manufacturers
Nib Candy and Royal Confectionary Leverage Experience to Retain Dominance
Small Local Grocers Sustain Dominance as Supermarkets Gain Ground
Snacks in Ethiopia - Industry Overview
2026 Developments
Key Data Insights
Consumers Prioritise Value as Inflation Reshapes Snacking
Health-Oriented Products Gain Momentum through Innovation
Affordability Pressures Expected to Shape Long-Term Growth
Sweet Biscuits Set to Retain Scale While Gum Gains Momentum
Digital Engagement to Drive Awareness and Differentiation
Moya and Nib Sustain Leadership as Fragmentation Increases
Small Local Grocers Retain a Commanding Lead in Snack Distribution
Foodservice Loses Ground as Consumers Shift Snack Purchases to Retail
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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