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Global B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market 2026 by Company, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2032

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1 Market Overview

  • 1.1 Product Overview and Scope
  • 1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
  • 1.3 Classification of B2C Confectionery and Chocolate by Type
    • 1.3.1 Overview: Global B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size by Type: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.3.2 Global B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Consumption Value Market Share by Type in 2025
    • 1.3.3 Chocolate Confectionery
    • 1.3.4 Sugar Confectionery
    • 1.3.5 Gum Confectionery
    • 1.3.6 Others
  • 1.4 Classification of B2C Confectionery and Chocolate by Price Range
    • 1.4.1 Overview: Global B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size by Price Range: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.4.2 Global B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Consumption Value Market Share by Price Range in 2025
    • 1.4.3
    • 1.4.4 USD 8–20 per kg
    • 1.4.5 >USD 20 per kg
  • 1.5 Classification of B2C Confectionery and Chocolate by Consumption Occasion Types
    • 1.5.1 Overview: Global B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size by Consumption Occasion Types: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.5.2 Global B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Consumption Value Market Share by Consumption Occasion Types in 2025
    • 1.5.3 Everyday Snacking
    • 1.5.4 Seasonal and Festival
    • 1.5.5 Gift and Premium
    • 1.5.6 Functional and Health-Oriented
  • 1.6 Global B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market by Sales Channel
    • 1.6.1 Overview: Global B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size by Sales Channel: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.6.2 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
    • 1.6.3 Convenience Stores
    • 1.6.4 Online Retail Platforms
    • 1.6.5 Others
  • 1.7 Global B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size & Forecast
  • 1.8 Global B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size and Forecast by Region
    • 1.8.1 Global B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size by Region: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
    • 1.8.2 Global B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size by Region, (2021-2032)
    • 1.8.3 North America B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size and Prospect (2021-2032)
    • 1.8.4 Europe B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size and Prospect (2021-2032)
    • 1.8.5 Asia-Pacific B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size and Prospect (2021-2032)
    • 1.8.6 South America B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size and Prospect (2021-2032)
    • 1.8.7 Middle East & Africa B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size and Prospect (2021-2032)

2 Company Profiles

  • 2.1 Mars
    • 2.1.1 Mars Details
    • 2.1.2 Mars Major Business
    • 2.1.3 Mars B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Product and Solutions
    • 2.1.4 Mars B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.1.5 Mars Recent Developments and Future Plans
  • 2.2 Meiji Co., Ltd
    • 2.2.1 Meiji Co., Ltd Details
    • 2.2.2 Meiji Co., Ltd Major Business
    • 2.2.3 Meiji Co., Ltd B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Product and Solutions
    • 2.2.4 Meiji Co., Ltd B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.2.5 Meiji Co., Ltd Recent Developments and Future Plans
  • 2.3 Lotte
    • 2.3.1 Lotte Details
    • 2.3.2 Lotte Major Business
    • 2.3.3 Lotte B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Product and Solutions
    • 2.3.4 Lotte B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.3.5 Lotte Recent Developments and Future Plans
  • 2.4 Hershey Company
    • 2.4.1 Hershey Company Details
    • 2.4.2 Hershey Company Major Business
    • 2.4.3 Hershey Company B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Product and Solutions
    • 2.4.4 Hershey Company B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.4.5 Hershey Company Recent Developments and Future Plans
  • 2.5 Ferrara Candy Company
    • 2.5.1 Ferrara Candy Company Details
    • 2.5.2 Ferrara Candy Company Major Business
    • 2.5.3 Ferrara Candy Company B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Product and Solutions
    • 2.5.4 Ferrara Candy Company B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.5.5 Ferrara Candy Company Recent Developments and Future Plans
  • 2.6 Morinaga & Co
    • 2.6.1 Morinaga & Co Details
    • 2.6.2 Morinaga & Co Major Business
    • 2.6.3 Morinaga & Co B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Product and Solutions
    • 2.6.4 Morinaga & Co B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.6.5 Morinaga & Co Recent Developments and Future Plans
  • 2.7 Ezaki Glico
    • 2.7.1 Ezaki Glico Details
    • 2.7.2 Ezaki Glico Major Business
    • 2.7.3 Ezaki Glico B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Product and Solutions
    • 2.7.4 Ezaki Glico B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.7.5 Ezaki Glico Recent Developments and Future Plans
  • 2.8 See’s Candies
    • 2.8.1 See’s Candies Details
    • 2.8.2 See’s Candies Major Business
    • 2.8.3 See’s Candies B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Product and Solutions
    • 2.8.4 See’s Candies B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.8.5 See’s Candies Recent Developments and Future Plans
  • 2.9 Royce
    • 2.9.1 Royce Details
    • 2.9.2 Royce Major Business
    • 2.9.3 Royce B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Product and Solutions
    • 2.9.4 Royce B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.9.5 Royce Recent Developments and Future Plans
  • 2.10 Guittard Chocolate Company
    • 2.10.1 Guittard Chocolate Company Details
    • 2.10.2 Guittard Chocolate Company Major Business
    • 2.10.3 Guittard Chocolate Company B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Product and Solutions
    • 2.10.4 Guittard Chocolate Company B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.10.5 Guittard Chocolate Company Recent Developments and Future Plans
  • 2.11 Hsu Fu Chi
    • 2.11.1 Hsu Fu Chi Details
    • 2.11.2 Hsu Fu Chi Major Business
    • 2.11.3 Hsu Fu Chi B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Product and Solutions
    • 2.11.4 Hsu Fu Chi B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.11.5 Hsu Fu Chi Recent Developments and Future Plans
  • 2.12 Shanghai Golden Monkey Group
    • 2.12.1 Shanghai Golden Monkey Group Details
    • 2.12.2 Shanghai Golden Monkey Group Major Business
    • 2.12.3 Shanghai Golden Monkey Group B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Product and Solutions
    • 2.12.4 Shanghai Golden Monkey Group B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.12.5 Shanghai Golden Monkey Group Recent Developments and Future Plans
  • 2.13 Barry Callebaut
    • 2.13.1 Barry Callebaut Details
    • 2.13.2 Barry Callebaut Major Business
    • 2.13.3 Barry Callebaut B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Product and Solutions
    • 2.13.4 Barry Callebaut B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.13.5 Barry Callebaut Recent Developments and Future Plans
  • 2.14 Ferrero Group
    • 2.14.1 Ferrero Group Details
    • 2.14.2 Ferrero Group Major Business
    • 2.14.3 Ferrero Group B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Product and Solutions
    • 2.14.4 Ferrero Group B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.14.5 Ferrero Group Recent Developments and Future Plans
  • 2.15 Mondelez International
    • 2.15.1 Mondelez International Details
    • 2.15.2 Mondelez International Major Business
    • 2.15.3 Mondelez International B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Product and Solutions
    • 2.15.4 Mondelez International B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.15.5 Mondelez International Recent Developments and Future Plans
  • 2.16 Nestlé
    • 2.16.1 Nestlé Details
    • 2.16.2 Nestlé Major Business
    • 2.16.3 Nestlé B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Product and Solutions
    • 2.16.4 Nestlé B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.16.5 Nestlé Recent Developments and Future Plans
  • 2.17 Lindt & Sprüngli
    • 2.17.1 Lindt & Sprüngli Details
    • 2.17.2 Lindt & Sprüngli Major Business
    • 2.17.3 Lindt & Sprüngli B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Product and Solutions
    • 2.17.4 Lindt & Sprüngli B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.17.5 Lindt & Sprüngli Recent Developments and Future Plans
  • 2.18 Pladis
    • 2.18.1 Pladis Details
    • 2.18.2 Pladis Major Business
    • 2.18.3 Pladis B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Product and Solutions
    • 2.18.4 Pladis B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.18.5 Pladis Recent Developments and Future Plans

3 Market Competition, by Players

  • 3.1 Global B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Revenue and Share by Players (2021-2026)
  • 3.2 Market Share Analysis (2025)
    • 3.2.1 Market Share of B2C Confectionery and Chocolate by Company Revenue
    • 3.2.2 Top 3 B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Players Market Share in 2025
    • 3.2.3 Top 6 B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Players Market Share in 2025
  • 3.3 B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
    • 3.3.1 B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market: Region Footprint
    • 3.3.2 B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market: Company Product Type Footprint
    • 3.3.3 B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market: Company Product Application Footprint
  • 3.4 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
  • 3.5 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations

4 Market Size Segment by Type

  • 4.1 Global B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Consumption Value and Market Share by Type (2021-2026)
  • 4.2 Global B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Forecast by Type (2027-2032)

5 Market Size Segment by Sales Channel

  • 5.1 Global B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Consumption Value Market Share by Sales Channel (2021-2026)
  • 5.2 Global B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Forecast by Sales Channel (2027-2032)

6 North America

  • 6.1 North America B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Consumption Value by Type (2021-2032)
  • 6.2 North America B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size by Sales Channel (2021-2032)
  • 6.3 North America B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size by Country
    • 6.3.1 North America B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 6.3.2 United States B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 6.3.3 Canada B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 6.3.4 Mexico B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

7 Europe

  • 7.1 Europe B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Consumption Value by Type (2021-2032)
  • 7.2 Europe B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Consumption Value by Sales Channel (2021-2032)
  • 7.3 Europe B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size by Country
    • 7.3.1 Europe B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.2 Germany B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.3 France B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.4 United Kingdom B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.5 Russia B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.6 Italy B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

8 Asia-Pacific

  • 8.1 Asia-Pacific B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Consumption Value by Type (2021-2032)
  • 8.2 Asia-Pacific B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Consumption Value by Sales Channel (2021-2032)
  • 8.3 Asia-Pacific B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size by Region
    • 8.3.1 Asia-Pacific B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.2 China B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.3 Japan B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.4 South Korea B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.5 India B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.6 Southeast Asia B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.7 Australia B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

9 South America

  • 9.1 South America B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Consumption Value by Type (2021-2032)
  • 9.2 South America B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Consumption Value by Sales Channel (2021-2032)
  • 9.3 South America B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size by Country
    • 9.3.1 South America B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.2 Brazil B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.3 Argentina B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

10 Middle East & Africa

  • 10.1 Middle East & Africa B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Consumption Value by Type (2021-2032)
  • 10.2 Middle East & Africa B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Consumption Value by Sales Channel (2021-2032)
  • 10.3 Middle East & Africa B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size by Country
    • 10.3.1 Middle East & Africa B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 10.3.2 Turkey B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 10.3.3 Saudi Arabia B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 10.3.4 UAE B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

11 Market Dynamics

  • 11.1 B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Drivers
  • 11.2 B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Market Restraints
  • 11.3 B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Trends Analysis
  • 11.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
    • 11.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 11.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 11.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 11.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 11.4.5 Competitive Rivalry

12 Industry Chain Analysis

  • 12.1 B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Industry Chain
  • 12.2 B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Upstream Analysis
  • 12.3 B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Midstream Analysis
  • 12.4 B2C Confectionery and Chocolate Downstream Analysis

13 Research Findings and Conclusion

    14 Appendix

    • 14.1 Methodology
    • 14.2 Research Process and Data Source

    According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global B2C Confectionery and Chocolate market size was valued at US$ 330834 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 419000 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 3.2% during review period.
    B2C Confectionery and Chocolate refers to consumer-facing chocolate and sweet products directly sold to individual end-users through retail channels such as supermarkets, convenience stores, online platforms, and specialty shops, including products like chocolate bars, boxed chocolates, candies, truffles, and seasonal gift assortments.
    The B2C confectionery and chocolate industry chain begins with upstream cocoa bean farming, sugar production, milk powder, and flavor ingredient suppliers, followed by midstream processing companies that refine cocoa into liquor, butter, and powder and manufacture finished chocolate products through mixing, molding, enrobing, and packaging, while downstream includes distribution networks such as supermarkets, convenience stores, e-commerce platforms, specialty retail shops, and vending channels that deliver products directly to end consumers, with branding, marketing, seasonal campaigns, and product innovation connecting manufacturers and consumers to drive demand across impulse purchase, gifting, and daily consumption scenarios in global retail markets.
    Global B2C confectionery and chocolate expansion projects include new chocolate manufacturing plants in Southeast Asia driven by rising consumption, capacity expansions by major brands such as Mars, Mondelez, Nestlé, and Ferrero in Europe and North America, cocoa processing facility upgrades in West Africa to secure raw material supply, sustainable cocoa sourcing and traceability programs in Latin America, automated smart confectionery factories in China focusing on premium and functional chocolate, new bean-to-bar craft chocolate production facilities in Japan and the US, and planned investments in sugar-reduction, plant-based chocolate innovation centers to meet evolving health-conscious consumer demand worldwide.
    2025 Global Market Average Gross Profit Margin: 28%.
    This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global B2C Confectionery and Chocolate market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by company, by region & country, by Type and by Sales Channel. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
    Key Features:
    Global B2C Confectionery and Chocolate market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), 2021-2032
    Global B2C Confectionery and Chocolate market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), 2021-2032
    Global B2C Confectionery and Chocolate market size and forecasts, by Type and by Sales Channel, in consumption value ($ Million), 2021-2032
    Global B2C Confectionery and Chocolate market shares of main players, in revenue ($ Million), 2021-2026
    The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
    To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
    To assess the growth potential for B2C Confectionery and Chocolate
    To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
    To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
    This report profiles key players in the global B2C Confectionery and Chocolate market based on the following parameters - company overview, revenue, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Mars, Meiji Co., Ltd, Lotte, Hershey Company, Ferrara Candy Company, Morinaga & Co, Ezaki Glico, See’s Candies, Royce, Guittard Chocolate Company, etc.
    This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
    Market segmentation
    B2C Confectionery and Chocolate market is split by Type and by Sales Channel. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for Consumption Value by Type and by Sales Channel. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
    Market segment by Type
    Chocolate Confectionery
    Sugar Confectionery
    Gum Confectionery
    Others
    Market segment by Price Range
    USD 20 per kg
    Market segment by Consumption Occasion Types
    Everyday Snacking
    Seasonal and Festival
    Gift and Premium
    Functional and Health-Oriented
    Market segment by Sales Channel
    Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
    Convenience Stores
    Online Retail Platforms
    Others
    Market segment by players, this report covers
    Mars
    Meiji Co., Ltd
    Lotte
    Hershey Company
    Ferrara Candy Company
    Morinaga & Co
    Ezaki Glico
    See’s Candies
    Royce
    Guittard Chocolate Company
    Hsu Fu Chi
    Shanghai Golden Monkey Group
    Barry Callebaut
    Ferrero Group
    Mondelez International
    Nestlé
    Lindt & Sprüngli
    Pladis
    Market segment by regions, regional analysis covers
    North America (United States, Canada and Mexico)
    Europe (Germany, France, UK, Russia, Italy and Rest of Europe)
    Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
    South America (Brazil, Rest of South America)
    Middle East & Africa (Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of Middle East & Africa)
    The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 13 chapters:
    Chapter 1, to describe B2C Confectionery and Chocolate product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
    Chapter 2, to profile the top players of B2C Confectionery and Chocolate, with revenue, gross margin, and global market share of B2C Confectionery and Chocolate from 2021 to 2026.
    Chapter 3, the B2C Confectionery and Chocolate competitive situation, revenue, and global market share of top players are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
    Chapter 4 and 5, to segment the market size by Type and by Sales Channel, with consumption value and growth rate by Type, by Sales Channel, from 2021 to 2032.
    Chapter 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, to break the market size data at the country level, with revenue and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and B2C Confectionery and Chocolate market forecast, by regions, by Type and by Sales Channel, with consumption value, from 2027 to 2032.
    Chapter 11, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, Porters Five Forces analysis.
    Chapter 12, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of B2C Confectionery and Chocolate.
    Chapter 13, to describe B2C Confectionery and Chocolate research findings and conclusion.

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