Candy is a rich sweet confection made with sugar and often flavored or combined with fruits or nuts. Rapid modernization, continuously rising innovative and premium product launches, growing e-commerce market coupled with expanding organized retail channels and synchronized distribution networks are projected to drive candy market in India in the coming years. Major cities in India, such as Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, and Kolkata are among the leading demand generators of candies in the country. With increasing economic development in the country, lifestyle and preference of consumers is also significantly changing in Tier I and Tier II cities, which is driving candy consumption across these cities. Moreover, demand for sugar-free and low calorie candy products is also growing on account of increasing health awareness among consumers across the country.

According to “India Candy Market By Type, By Organized Vs Unorganized, Competition Forecast and Opportunities, 2011-2021’’, candy market in India is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of over 9% during 2016 - 2021, on account of rising middle class households, coupled with increasing working as well as youth population. The most dominant segment in the country’s candy market is sugar candy. The sugar candy segment is expected to maintain its dominance due to continuing launch of innovative products as well as aggressive branding initiatives undertaken by leading market players. Preference for premium chocolate candies as gifts on festivals and functions is also growing considerably across the country due to increasing marketing initiatives to position chocolate candies as a product of indulgence rather than impulse product. In 2015, organized sector accounted for a majority share in India candy market; and the segment’s dominance is expected to further increase during 2016 - 2021. “India Candy Market By Type, By Organized Vs Unorganized, Competition Forecast and Opportunities, 2011-2021’’, discusses the following aspects of candy market in India:

  • India Candy Market Size, Share & Forecast
  • Segmental Analysis – By Type (Sugar Candy, Chocolate Candy and Gum Candy), By Organized Vs Unorganized
  • Policy & Regulatory Landscape
  • Changing Market Trends & Emerging Opportunities
  • Competitive Landscape & Strategic Recommendations

Why You Should Buy This Report?

  • To gain an in-depth understanding of India candy market
  • To identify the on-going trends and anticipated growth in the next five years
  • To help industry consultants, candy manufacturers and other stakeholders align their market-centric strategies
  • To obtain research-based business decisions and add weight to presentations and marketing material
  • To gain competitive knowledge of leading market players
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Report Methodology

The information contained in this report is based upon both primary and secondary research. Primary research includes interviews with candy manufacturers, distributors and industry experts. Secondary research includes an exhaustive search of relevant publications like company annual reports, financial reports and proprietary databases.

1.       Product Overview

2.       Research Methodology

3.       Analyst View

4.       Global Candy Market Overview

5.       India Candy Market Outlook

5.1.    India Candy Production

5.2.    Market Size & Forecast

5.2.1. By Value & Volume

5.3.    Market Share & Forecast

5.3.1. By Type (Sugar Candy, Chocolate Candy and Gum Candy)

5.3.2. By Organized Vs. Unorganized

5.3.3. By Region

5.3.4. By Company

5.4.    Market Attractiveness Index (By Type and Region)

6.       India Sugar Candy Market Outlook

6.1.    Market Size & Forecast

6.1.1.By Value & Volume

6.2.    Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1.By Product Type (Hard Boiled, Center Filled, Panned, Lozenges, Lollipops, and Jellies)

6.2.2.By Region

6.2.3. By Packaging Size

6.3.    Pricing Analysis

7.       India Chocolate Candy Market Outlook

7.1.    Market Size & Forecast

7.1.1.By Value & Volume

7.2.    Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1.By Product Type (Plain, Center Filled, Panned, Lollipops)

7.2.2.By Region

7.2.3.By Packaging Size

7.3.    Pricing Analysis

8.       India Gum Candy Market Outlook

8.1.    Market Size & Forecast

8.1.1.By Value & Volume

8.2.    Market Share & Forecast

8.2.1.By Product Type (Plain, Center Filled, Lollipops)

8.2.2.By Region

8.2.3.By Packaging Size

8.3.    Pricing Analysis

9.       Supply Chain Analysis

10.   Import & Export Analysis

11.   Market Dynamics

11.1.   Drivers

11.2.   Challenges

12.   Market Trends & Developments

12.1.   Rising Demand for Premium Candies  

12.2.   Expanding Working Class Population Base        

12.3.   Growing Penetration of Foreign Players            

12.4.   Aggressive Marketing and Promotional Strategies        

12.5.   Innovative Offerings to Target Customers        

13.   Policy & Regulatory Landscape

14.   India Economic Profile

15.   Competitive Landscape

15.1.Competition Matrix

15.2.Company Profiles

15.2.1.   Perfetti Van Melle India Private Limited 

15.2.2.   Nestle India Limited        

15.2.3.   Mondelez India Foods Private Limited     

15.2.4.   ITC Limited         

15.2.5.   Parle Products Private Limited    

15.2.6.   Mars International India Private Limited

15.2.7.   Lotte India Corporation Limited 

15.2.8.   Hershey India Private Limited     

15.2.9.   Ravalgaon Sugar Farm Limited    

15.2.10.DS Group Private Limited             

16.   Strategic Recommendations

  • List of Figures

     

    Figure 1: India Candy Production, By Volume, 2011-2015 (Thousand Tons)

    Figure 2: India Candy Market Size, By Value (USD Million), By Volume (Thousand Tons), 2011-2021F

    Figure 3: India Candy Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2011-2021F

    Figure 4: India Candy Market Share, By Organized Vs Unorganized, By Value, 2011-2021F

    Figure 5: India Candy Market Share, By Region, By Value, 2015 & 2021F

    Figure 6: India Candy Market Share, By Region, By Value, 2011-2021F

    Figure 7: India Candy Market Share, By Company, By Value, 2011-2021F

    Figure 8: India Candy Market Attractiveness Index, By Type, By Value, 2015-2021F

    Figure 9: India Candy Market Attractiveness Index, By Region, By Value, 2015-2021F

    Figure 10: India Sugar Candy Market Size, By Value (USD Million), By Volume (Thousand Tons), 2011-2021F

    Figure 11: India Sugar Cane Production, By Volume, 2011-2016E (Million Tons)

    Figure 12: India Sugar Candy Market share, By Product Type, By Value, 2011-2021F

    Figure 13: India Sugar Candy Market Share, By Region, By Value, 2015 & 2021F

    Figure 14: India Sugar Candy Market Share, By Region, By Value, 2011-2021F

    Figure 15: India Sugar Candy Market Share, By Packaging Size, By Value, 2015

    Figure 16: India Sugar Candy Market Share, By Packaging Size, By Value, 2021F

    Figure 17: India Chocolate Candy Market Size, By Value (USD Million), By Volume (Thousand Tons), 2011-2021F

    Figure 18: India Chocolate Market Share, Rural Vs Urban, By Value, 2014

    Figure 19: India Chocolate Candy Market share, By Product Type, By Value, 2011-2021F

    Figure 20: India Consumer Chocolate Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2014

    Figure 21: India Industrial Chocolate Market Share, By Application, By Volume, 2014

    Figure 22: India Cocoa Exports, By Destination Country, By Value, 2012 (USD Million)

    Figure 23: India Chocolate Exports Share, By Type, By Value, 2012

    Figure 24: India Chocolate Candy Market Share, By Region, By Value, 2015 & 2021F

    Figure 25: India Chocolate Candy Market Share, By Region, By Value, 2011-2021F

    Figure 26: India Chocolate Candy Market Share, By Packaging Size, By Value, 2015

    Figure 27: India Chocolate Candy Market Share, By Packaging Size, By Value, 2021F

    Figure 28: India Gum Candy Market Size, By Value (USD Million), By Volume (Thousand Tons), 2011-2021F

    Figure 29: India Gum Candy Market Share, By Bubble Gum, Chewing Gum, 2015

    Figure 30: India Gum Candy Market share, By Product Type, By Value, 2011-2021F (USD Million)

    Figure 31: India Gum Candy Market Share, By Region, By Value, 2015 & 2021F

    Figure 32: India Gum Candy Market Share, By Region, By Value, 2011-2021F

    Figure 33: India Gum Candy Market Share, By Packaging Size, By Value, 2015

    Figure 34: India Gum Candy Market Share, By Packaging Size, By Value, 2021F

    Figure 35: India Sugar Confectionery Products Containing Cocoa Imports, By Value (USD Million), By Volume (Thousand Tons), 2011-2015

    Figure 36: India Sugar Confectionery Products Containing Cocoa Exports, By Value (USD Million), By Volume (Thousand Tons), 2011-2015

    Figure 37: India Other Sugar Confectionery Imports (Excluding Items Containing Cocoa), By Value (USD Million), By Volume (Thousand Tons), 2011-2015

    Figure 38: India Other Sugar Confectionery Exports (Excluding Items Containing Cocoa), By Value (USD Million), By Volume (Thousand Tons), 2011-2015

    Figure 39: India Toffees, Caramels & Sim Sweets Imports, By Value (USD Million), By Volume (Thousand Tons), 2011-2015

    Figure 40: India Toffees, Caramels & Sim Sweets Exports, By Value (USD Million), By Volume (Thousand Tons), 2011-2015

    Figure 41: India Hard Boiled Sweets Imports, By Value (USD Million), By Volume (Thousand Tons), 2011-2015

    Figure 42: India Hard Boiled Sweets Exports, By Value (USD Million), By Volume (Thousand Tons), 2011-2015

    Figure 43: India Jelly Confectionery Imports, By Value (USD Million), By Volume (Thousand Tons), 2011-2015

    Figure 44: India Jelly Confectionery Exports, By Value (USD Million), By Volume (Thousand Tons), 2011-2015

    Figure 45: India Chocolate and Chocolate Products Imports, By Value (USD Million), By Volume (Thousand Tons), 2011-2015

    Figure 46: India Chocolate and Chocolate Products Exports, By Value (USD Million), By Volume (Thousand Tons), 2011-2015

    Figure 47: India Chewing Gum Imports, By Value (USD Million), By Volume (Thousand Tons), 2011-2015

    Figure 48: India Chewing Gum Exports, By Value (USD Million), By Volume (Thousand Tons), 2011-2015

    Figure 49: India Retail Sector Market Share, By Organized Vs Unorganized, 2015 & 2020F

    Figure 50: India Urban Population Share (as a Percentage of the Total Population), 2011-2015

    Figure 51: India GDP Per Capita At Current Prices (USD), 2010-2015

    Figure 52: India Middle Class Population Base, 2011, 2015 & 2025F (Million)

    Figure 53: Global Youth Population, Age Group Between 10 – 24 Years, 2014 (Million)

    Figure 54: India Per Capita Health Care Expenditure (USD), 2010-2015

    Figure 55: India Healthcare Expenditure (as a Percentage of GDP), 2011-2015

    Figure 56: India Household Final Consumption Expenditure, 2011-2014 (as a Percentage of Per Capita Income)

    Figure 57: India Cumulative FDI Inflows in Food & Agriculture Sector, By Segments, April 2000-March 2016 (USD Million)

    Figure 58: Indian Television Advertising Market, 2012-2016 (USD Million)

     

    List of Tables

     

    Table 1: India Sugar Candy Selling Prices, By Brand, By Product, 2015 (USD/Kg; INR/Kg)

    Table 2: India Per Capita Chocolate Consumption, 2005, 2012 & 2013 (Grams)

    Table 3: Nutrition Facts per 100 gm of Milk Chocolate

    Table 4: Nutrition Facts per 100 gm of White Chocolate

    Table 5: Nutrition Facts per 100 gm of Dark Chocolate

    Table 6: India Chocolate Candy Selling Prices, By Brand, By Product, 2015 (USD/Kg; INR/Kg)

    Table 7: India Gum Candy Selling Prices, By Brand, By Product, 2015 (USD/Kg; INR/Kg)

    Table 8: India’s Median Age, By Gender, 2016E

    Table 9: India’s Age Group Share (as a %age of Total Population, 2016E

    Table 10: India Sugar Prices, 2010-2014, (USD per 100 Kg)

    Table 11: Cocoa International Prices, 2010-2014 (USD per Ton)

    Table 12: India Milk Prices, 2010-2014, (INR per Litre)

    Table 13: Permissible Levels of Constituents in Chocolates, By Chocolate Type (% of Weight)