China Confectionery Market 2025

The China confectionery market is expected to see a slight increase of USD 3.9 billion, translating to a CAGR of about 3.4% from 2025 to 2030. China’s confectionery market is expanding due to rising disposable incomes and increasing consumer demand for premium and innovative products. The shift towards healthier confectionery options, including low-sugar and organic products, is gaining traction among health-conscious consumers. The rise of e-commerce platforms is also enhancing product accessibility.

Providing a strategic perspective on the China confectionery market, this report analyzes historical trends from 2020 to 2024 and forecasts market developments through 2030. It delves into market size, growth rates, and segment-level insights, uncovering the forces shaping the industry’s future. By examining product type, packaging type and distribution channel, the report delivers a robust framework for understanding market dynamics and identifying pathways for growth.

Market Segmentation

The China confectionery market is classified into the following segments:
Product type: chocolate, gums, sugar confectionery
Packaging type: flexible packaging, folding cartons, rigid plastic, metal, others
Distribution channel: convenience stores, forecourts, supermarkets and hypermarkets, specialized stores, small grocery stores, foodservice channels, e-commerce, others

The confectionery market in China is segmented across product type, packaging type and distribution channel. By product type, the market is categorized into chocolate, gums, and sugar confectionery. Packaging type categories include flexible packaging, folding cartons, rigid plastic, metal, and others. Distribution channel segments comprise convenience stores, forecourts, supermarkets and hypermarkets, specialized stores, small grocery stores, foodservice channels, e-commerce, and others.

Competitive Landscape

The competitive landscape of the confectionery market features leading companies such as Want Want Holdings Limited, The Hershey Company, Shanghai Zhao’s Industry Investment Co. Ltd., Pladis Foods Limited, Perfetti Van Melle Group, Orion Group, Nestle S.A., Mondelez International Inc., Mikakuto Co. Ltd., Mars Incorporated, Labixiaoxin ( Fujian) Foods Industrial Co. Ltd., Hengan International Group Company Limited, Haocaitou Fujian Food Co. Ltd., Guangdong Strong Group Company Ltd., Fujiya Co. Ltd., Fujian Yake Food Co. Ltd., Ferrero International S.A., Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprungli AG and Bright Food (Group) Co. Ltd.

This analysis offers a comprehensive overview of the main players in the confectionery market, evaluating their performance trends from 2020 to 2024. Key findings illustrate shifts in market share, identifying both dominant firms and rising competitors.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
China Confectionery Market – Product Type Analysis
China Confectionery Market – Packaging Type Analysis
China Confectionery Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Want Want Holdings Limited
The Hershey Company
Shanghai Zhao’s Industry Investment Co., Ltd.
Pladis Foods Limited
Perfetti Van Melle Group
Orion Group
Nestle S.A.
Mondelez International Inc.
Mikakuto Co., Ltd.
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table China Confectionery Market 2020-2030
Chart China Confectionery Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart China Confectionery Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table China Confectionery Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart China Confectionery Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart China Confectionery Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table China Confectionery Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Chart China Confectionery Market by Packaging Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart China Confectionery Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Table China Confectionery Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart China Confectionery Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart China Confectionery Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table China Confectionery Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart China Confectionery Market, by Companies, 2024
Table China Confectionery Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart China Confectionery Market, by Brands, 2024
Table China – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table China – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table China – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table China Confectionery Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table China Confectionery Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)

Companies Mentioned

Want Want Holdings Limited
The Hershey Company
Shanghai Zhao’s Industry Investment Co., Ltd.
Pladis Foods Limited
Perfetti Van Melle Group
Orion Group
Nestle S.A.
Mondelez International Inc.
Mikakuto Co., Ltd.
Mars, Incorporated
Labixiaoxin ( Fujian) Foods Industrial Co., Ltd.
Hengan International Group Company Limited
Haocaitou Fujian Food Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Strong Group Company Ltd.
Fujiya Co., Ltd.
Fujian Yake Food Co., Ltd.
Ferrero International S.A.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprungli AG
Bright Food (Group) Co., Ltd.