Latin America Confectionery Market

Latin America Confectionery Market Size, Share, Growth (2022-2027)

Latin America Confectionery Market size was around USD 16.37 billion in 2021 It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.7% to reach USD 19.63 billion by 2027.

Latin America Confectionery Market

The confectionery market comprises an array of food products such as chocolates, raw pastes, and various sugar-based products. In addition, it includes therapeutic and dietetic confectioneries that differ in formulations from traditional confections. The preferred type of confectioneries often differs according to the geographical region due to the difference in regulatory norms and other factors such as the economy and taste & preference of customers. The introduction of odor sensations, a combination of liquid & solid flavors, and energy boosts in confectionery products drive the growth and development of the confectionery market worldwide. A wide range of confectionery products is vented through various retail channels such as hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, discounters, forecourt retailers, and grocery stores. These stores act as Latin America marketing tools, assisting in building an impressive brand image and raising brand exposure to a wide variety of products. Sugar is the key ingredient responsible for the prevalence of obesity and diabetes making this the primary restraint of this market. The primary raw materials used in confectionery production are sugar and cocoa. Cocoa prices are unstable and can be affected by a series of factors, like political instability, extreme weather, and pests & disease. Additionally, the increase in the supply-demand gap in the chocolate industry has increased the prices of cocoa beans. Sugar prices grew owing to less production and more demand.

Latin America Confectionery Market Segmentation:

By type

• Sugar

• Chocolate

• Fine Bakery Wares

Sugar is further sub-segmented into Hard-boiled sweets, Caramels & Toffees, Gums & Jellies, Medicated Confectionery, Mints, and others. Chocolate is further sub-segmented into White, Milk and Dark.

Latin America Confectionery Market Regional Analysis

• Brazil

• Chile

• Argentina

Brazil commanded the highest share in the LA confectionery market. New product developments, capacity expansions, and flavor differentiation are the key strategies used by Brazil manufacturers to increase their market share. However, growth in awareness among customers toward diet & health relationships, inflation rates, increases in water & electricity tariffs, and high raw material costs hinder the market growth.

Latin America Confectionery Market Key Players

1. Delfi Limited (Singapore)

2. Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd. (Japan)

3. Ferrero SpA (Italy)

4. Lindt & Sprüngli AG (Switzerland)

5. Lotte Confectionery Co. Ltd. (South Korea)

6. Mars, Incorporated (U.S.)

7. Mondelez International, Inc. (U.S.)

8. Nestlé S.A. (Switzerland)

9. The Hershey Company (U.S.)

10. Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company (U.S.)