Chocolate & Candy Production in China - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
Beijing, China
Last Updated: May 2024
1421Revenue
$19.9bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$X.Xbn
Employees
153k
Businesses
585
Wages
$X.Xbn
Chocolate & Candy Production in China industry analysis
As China gradually evolves into a consumer society, new products, including chocolate and candy, are appearing with increasing regularity. In particular, rising average annual incomes, increased exposure to Western and international cuisines and a greater range of confectionery goods in supermarkets are contributing to rising sales of industry products in China.Despite the expansion, revenue for the Chocolate and Candy Production industry in China has declined at an annualized 2.4% over the five years through 2023, to total $19.9 billion. This decline follows decreasing demand from the domestic market during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this overall trend includes expected growth of 2.1% in the current year.Approximately 585 enterprises operate in the industry, with 153,174 employees in 2023. As the COVID-19 pandemic is generally well controlled in China, total domestic confectionery output is expected to rise by 0.7% to total 3.0 million tons in 2023.The industry is in the mature stage of its life cycle. This is mainly due to the broader economic environment and changes in customer behavior. Despite strong demand for industry products, industry revenue growth is forecast to be limited by increasing demand for high-end products and consumer concerns regarding excessive sugar intake over the next five years. As a result, ACMR-IBISWorld projects that industry revenue will increase slowly, at an annualized rate of 1.2% over the next five years, to reach $21.1 billion in 2028.
Trends and Insights
- Despite these technological and market developments, domestic demand has declined over the period. Industry revenue decreased from $21.7 billion in 2018 to about $18.6 billion in 2023.
- Milk candy is the most popular candy in China. It is expected to account for 24.5% of industry revenue in 2023.
- The majority of candy and chocolate producers in China are located in Guangdong, Fujian, Shandong, and Beijing provinces. Candy and chocolate production enterprises in Guangdong account for an anticipated 24.9% of total industry enterprises.
- The Chinese chocolate & candy market presents a competitive pattern of international brands, local brands, and numerous small and medium-sized enterprises. Various brands develop new products to guide consumption and seize the market in fierce market competition.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 2.4 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $19.9bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Foreign enterprises establishing factories in China promote industry development
- Chocolate and Candy Production in China has developed over the past five years. High levels of foreign investment and a large number of joint ventures have led to solid technological advancements and higher industry output.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Demand for higher quality products is forecast to increase over the next five years
- Consumers will likely focus more on the quality, brand, packaging, taste and nutritious value of confectionery and chocolate products. Demand for higher quality products is forecast to increase over the next five years, likely driven by growing per capita income and changing consumption preferences.
Biggest companies in the Chocolate & Candy Production in China
| Company | Market Share (%)
2023 | Revenue ($short_0)
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There are no companies that hold a large enough market share in the Chocolate & Candy Production in China industry for IBISWorld to include in this product.
Products & Services Segmentation
Chocolate & Candy Production in China
Products & Services
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Milk candy, Hard candy and Chewing gum. Milk candy is the largest segment of the Chocolate & Candy Production in China.
Trends and Insights
- More insights available in the full report
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Competitors
- There are no industries to display.
Complementors
- Sugar Production in China
- Bread & Bakery Product Manufacturing in China
- Biscuit Production in China
- Dairy Product Production in China
International industries
- Global Candy & Chocolate Manufacturing
- Chocolate Production in the US
- Candy Production in the US
- Industrial Chocolate Production in the US
- Chocolate Production in Canada
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Firms in the Chocolate and Candy Production industry in China purchase cocoa, cocoa butter, cacao paste, sugar and dairy products to manufacture chocolate or chocolate products. They also purchase raw materials such as sugar, glucose syrup, maltose, dairy products, gum, nuts, flavors, food colorants and other related materials to produce confectionery products, such as hard candy, filled candy, jelly candy, Chinese-style candy and other confectionery products.
What's included in this industry?
Hard candyMilk candyFunctional candyChewing gumChocolateChinese-style candy (peanut candy, sesame oil candy and other nut candies)Jelly candyCompanies
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Related Terms
CRISPY CANDYHARD CANDYCHEWING GUMPerformance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Despite these technological and market developments, domestic demand has declined over the period. Industry revenue decreased from $21.7 billion in 2018 to about $18.6 billio...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Milk candy is the most popular candy in China. It is expected to account for 24.5% of industry revenue in 2023.
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The majority of candy and chocolate producers in China are located in Guangdong, Fujian, Shandong, and Beijing provinces. Candy and chocolate production enterprises in Guangd...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Asia Pacific, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
The Chinese chocolate & candy market presents a competitive pattern of international brands, local brands, and numerous small and medium-sized enterprises. Various brands dev...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Many of the most well-known brands, like Wrigley, KitKat, Skittles and Kisses are all manufactured by the major players. Consumers are more willing to purchase products from ...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
Detailed analysis
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
The level of regulation within the industry is increasing with the introduction of government measures to ensure the safety of products sold in the market. Each of these regu...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Cost structures vary widely among Chocolate and Candy Production industry players, depending on their size, scale of production, ease of access to raw materials, level of tech...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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What data sources do IBISWorld analysts use?
Each industry report incorporates data and research from government databases, industry-specific sources, industry contacts, and our own proprietary database of statistics and analysis to provide balanced, independent and accurate insights.
Key data sources in China include:
- National Bureau of Statistics China
- General Administration of Customs
- People’s Bank of China
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
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- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Chocolate & Candy Production industry in China in 2024?
The market size of the Chocolate & Candy Production industry in China is $19.9bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Chocolate & Candy Production in China industry in 2024?
There are 585 businesses in the Chocolate & Candy Production industry in China, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Chocolate & Candy Production industry in China grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Chocolate & Candy Production industry in China has been declining at a CAGR of 2.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Chocolate & Candy Production industry in China over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Chocolate & Candy Production industry in China is expected to grow.
What does the Chocolate & Candy Production in China include?
Hard candy and Milk candy are part of the Chocolate & Candy Production industry.
How competitive is the Chocolate & Candy Production industry in China?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Chocolate & Candy Production industry in China.
