The Cambodian confectionery market is poised for notable expansion, projected to add USD 37.5 million in value and deliver a CAGR of about 5.4% between 2025 and 2030. This growth reflects the sector’s ability to position itself as an accessible form of indulgence at a time of economic uncertainty. For many consumers, confectionery products represent “affordable little luxuries,” providing immediate gratification and a sense of reward without straining household budgets. This dynamic has proven particularly resilient in periods of fluctuating disposable income, supporting steady retail gains even as macroeconomic pressures persist.
Cultural traditions and social occasions are also amplifying demand. Purchases linked to holidays, such as Khmer New Year, as well as weddings, family gatherings, and gifting moments, are driving impulsive buying behaviors and lifting sales of shareable packaging formats. As confectionery becomes woven into celebratory rituals, brands that tailor their offerings to local tastes, packaging preferences, and seasonal themes are positioned to capture incremental sales spikes during peak occasions.
A growing focus on hygiene and convenience among the country’s emerging middle class is opening further opportunities. Pre-packaged and well-branded products are increasingly favored over loose or unpackaged alternatives, as consumers look for quality assurance, portability, and safety. This shift is encouraging manufacturers to invest in packaging innovation, particularly in single-serve and resealable options, to balance affordability with perceived hygiene and freshness.
Price and packaging strategies remain critical to sustaining growth across urban and rural markets. With a large share of the population still price-sensitive, small pack sizes, promotional bundles, and shareable formats are vital tools for building volume. While rural consumers are slower to adopt higher-priced packaged products, targeted distribution strategies and localized pricing can help overcome this challenge. Taken together, these factors—affordable indulgence, cultural resonance, rising hygiene standards, and adaptive packaging—are reshaping Cambodia’s confectionery market into a more segmented and strategically competitive landscape.
Focused on delivering actionable insights, this report explores the Cambodia confectionery market, analyzing historical performance from 2020 to 2024 and providing forecasts up to 2030. It assesses market size, growth dynamics, and segment-specific trends, highlighting the factors driving change in the industry. By breaking down the market into product type, packaging type and distribution channel, the report equips decision-makers with a clear understanding of the competitive landscape and growth potential.
Market Segmentation
The following outlines the segmentation of the Cambodia confectionery market:
Product type: chocolate, gums, sugar confectionery
Packaging type: flexible packaging, folding cartons, rigid plastic, metal, others
Distribution channel: convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, specialized stores, small grocery stores, foodservice channels, others
The segmentation of the Cambodia confectionery market product type, packaging type and distribution channel. By product type, the market includes chocolate, gums, and sugar confectionery. Packaging type segments encompass flexible packaging, folding cartons, rigid plastic, metal, and others. Distribution channel segments are categorized into convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, specialized stores, small grocery stores, foodservice channels, and others.
Competitive Landscape
The report provides profiles of notable companies, including PT. Unican Surya Agung, PT. Mayora Indah Tbk, Perfetti Van Melle Group and Mars Incorporated. This report delivers an in-depth examination of leading companies in the confectionery sector, analyzing their performance from 2020 to 2024. The results indicate changes in market share, emphasizing both established leaders and new entrants.
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Cambodia Confectionery Market – Product Type Analysis
Cambodia Confectionery Market – Packaging Type Analysis
Cambodia Confectionery Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
PT. Unican Surya Agung
PT. Mayora Indah, Tbk
Perfetti Van Melle Group
Mars, Incorporated
Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Cambodia Confectionery Market 2020-2030
Chart Cambodia Confectionery Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart Cambodia Confectionery Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table Cambodia Confectionery Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart Cambodia Confectionery Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Cambodia Confectionery Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table Cambodia Confectionery Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Chart Cambodia Confectionery Market by Packaging Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Cambodia Confectionery Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Table Cambodia Confectionery Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart Cambodia Confectionery Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Cambodia Confectionery Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table Cambodia Confectionery Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart Cambodia Confectionery Market, by Companies, 2024
Table Cambodia Confectionery Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart Cambodia Confectionery Market, by Brands, 2024
Table Cambodia – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table Cambodia – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table Cambodia – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table Cambodia Confectionery Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Cambodia Confectionery Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)
Companies Mentioned
PT. Unican Surya Agung
PT. Mayora Indah, Tbk
Perfetti Van Melle Group
Mars, Incorporated