United Kingdom (UK) Confectionery Market Size and Trend Analysis by Categories and Segment, Distribution Channel, Packaging Formats, Market Share, Demographics and Forecast, 2021-2026
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UK Confectionery Market Overview
The UK confectionery market was valued at GBP7.3 billion ($10 billion) in 2021 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 1% during the forecast period.
The UK confectionery market research report provides a comparative analysis of United Kingdom value and volume shares in the global confectionery sector. It offers an overview of the growth at a sector level and analyzes the various categories and distribution channels. Additionally, the report analyzes leading companies in the United Kingdom confectionery sector in 2021.
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UK Confectionery Market Segmentation by Top Cities
The top ten cities in the UK confectionery market are London, Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leicester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Bristol, Brimingham, Cardiff, and Leeds. London emerged as the largest confectionery market in the UK, followed by Manchester and Glasgow in the same year.
UK Confectionery Market Analysis, by Top Cities
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UK Confectionery Market Segmentation by Category
The key categories in the UK confectionery market are sugar confectionery, chocolate, and gum. Chocolate had the highest penetration of private label products in the UK confectionary market in 2021, followed by sugar confectionery.
UK Confectionery Market Analysis, by Categories
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UK Confectionery Market Segmentation by Distribution Channel
Some of the key distribution channel in the United Kingdom confectionery market are hypermarkets & supermarkets, convenience stores, department stores, food & drinks specialists, and dollar stores. Hypermarkets & supermarkets accounted for the leading distribution channel in the UK confectionery market.
UK Confectionery Market Analysis, by Distribution Channel
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UK Confectionery Market Segmentation by Packaging Materials
The key packaging materials in the UK confectionery market are flexible packaging, paper & board, rigid metal, and rigid plastics. Flexible packaging was the most used pack material in the United Kingdom confectionery market, followed by paper & board and rigid plastics.
UK Confectionery Market Analysis, by Packaging Material
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Competitive Landscape
Some of the leading companies in the UK confectionery market are Mondelez International, Inc, Mars, Incorporated, Ferrero S.p.A., hocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG, and Nestlé among others. Mondelez International, Inc, accounted for the largest UK confectionery market share in 2021.
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Key Highlights
- Per capita consumption and expenditure of confectionery was higher in the UK than the global level in 2021
- The per capita consumption of chocolate was higher than sugar confectionery and gum categories in the UK in 2021
- Hypermarkets & supermarkets is the leading distribution channel in the UK confectionery sector
- Private labels are growing at a higher CAGR than brands in the UK confectionery sector
- “Older consumers” represents the largest subset of the confectionery sector in the UK
United Kingdom Confectionery Market - Overview
Market Size 2021 | GBP7.3 billion ($10 billion) |
CAGR (2021-2026) | >1% |
Key Cities | London, Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leicester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Bristol, Brimingham, Cardiff, and Leeds |
Key Categories | Chocolate, Sugar Confectionery, and Gum |
Key Distribution Channel | Hypermarkets & Supermarkets, Convenience Stores, Department Stores, Food & Drinks Specialists, and Dollar Stores |
Key Packaging Material | Flexible Packaging, Paper & Board, Rigid Plastics, and Rigid Metal |
Key Companies | Mondelez International, Inc, Mars, Incorporated, Ferrero S.p.A., hocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG, and Nestlé |
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- Our team of analysts have placed a significant emphasis on changes expected in the market that will provide a clear picture of the opportunities that can be tapped over the next five years, resulting in revenue expansion
- The packaging analysis report helps manufacturers, in identifying the most commonly used packaging materials in the sector
- Analysis on key macro-economic indicators such as real GDP, nominal GDP, consumer price index, household consumption expenditure, population (by age group, gender, rural-urban split, and employed people and unemployment rate. It also includes economic summary of the country along with labor market and demographic trends.
Mars, Incorporated
Nestlé
Ferrero S.p.A.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli Agt
Haribo GmbH & Co. KG
Hotel Chocolat Group PLC
Swizzels Matlow Limited.
Perfetti Van Melle SpA
Ludwig Weinrich GmbH & Co.KG
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Frequently asked questions
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What was the UK confectionery market size in 2021?
The confectionery market size in the UK was valued at GBP7.3 billion ($10 billion) in 2021.
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What is the UK confectionery market growth rate?
The confectionery market in the UK was forecast to grow at a CAGR of more than 1% during the forecast period.
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Which are the key cities in the UK confectionery market?
The key cities in the UK confectionery sector are London, Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leicester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Bristol, Brimingham, Cardiff, and Leeds.
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What are the key categories in the UK confectionery market?
The key categories in the UK confectionery market are chocolate, sugar confectionery, and gum.
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What are the key distribution channels in the UK confectionery market?
The key distribution channel in the United Kingdom confectionery market are hypermarkets & supermarkets, convenience stores, department stores, food & drinks specialists, and dollar stores.
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What are the key packaging materials used in the UK confectionery market?
The key packaging materials used in the UK confectionery market are flexible packaging, paper & board, rigid plastics, and rigid metal.
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Which are the leading companies in the UK confectionery market?
Some of the leading companies in the UK confectionery market are Mondelez International, Inc, Mars, Incorporated, Ferrero S.p.A., hocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG, and Nestlé.
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