United States Confectionery Ingredients Market 2025 | Growth Drivers, Key Players & Investment Opportunities

Market Size and Growth

Global Confectionery Ingredients Market reached US$ 80.22 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 120.33 billion by 2031 growing with a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

Key Development:

United States: Recent Industry Developments

✅ In May 2025, Ring Pop launched a new milk‐chocolate gem‐shaped lollipop with rainbow sprinkles, expanding its format options and targeting spring/Easter seasonal demand in the U.S. market. The launch strengthens Ring Pop's position in fun, visually appealing confectionery products.

✅ In March 2025, Chocolove introduced three nut‐and‐sea‐salt chocolate bar varieties (milk chocolate + pistachios & sea salt; milk chocolate + pecans; dark chocolate + walnuts & sea salt) in the U.S., aimed at indulgent premium confectionery with textured ingredients. The launch enhances the company's portfolio in premium chocolate offerings.

✅ In February 2025, Baby Bottle Pop (via Bazooka Candy) released a "Twisters" variant featuring layered texture (crunchy outer shell, chewy centre, sour powder core) in four flavour combinations, enhancing confectionery ingredient innovation for texture and flavour experiences.

✅ In January 2025, Fulfil Nutrition launched new confectionery‐style high‐protein snack bars in the U.S. (Protein Bites & larger bar), each providing 15-20 g protein with minimal sugar and net carbs, illustrating the crossover of confectionery formats into functional ingredients.

Japan: Recent Industry Developments

✅ In May 2025, Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd. launched its first rice‐based soft candy, leveraging rice flour as the key ingredient to shift consumer perceptions of rice and apply candy‐tech expertise into a clean‐label confectionery format.

✅ In January 2025, Meiji Co., Ltd. rolled out sustainable‐cocoa‐sourced chocolate for handmade‐chocolate applications, marketed for Valentine's Day, strengthening their ingredient sourcing and premium confectionery proposition.

✅ In 2025, Japanese confectionery ingredient development emphasised functional and premium ingredients such as matcha, yuzu, and collagen for confectionery applications, signalling Japan's increasing focus on specialty confectionery ingredients.

✅ In 2025, Japan's confectionery‐ingredients market saw investments into natural and plant‐based ingredient innovations (clean‐label, low‐calorie, specialty ingredients) supporting premium confectionery formulation in the region.

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Recent Mergers and Acquisitions

United States: Recent M&A Deals

✅ In September 2025, Capol acquired Blue Pacific Flavors, a natural and organic flavor systems business serving beverages, confectionery, and coatings. The acquisition expands Capol's flavor and surface treatment offerings for confectionery and related applications.

✅ In June 2025, Solina acquired Sokol Custom Food Ingredients, a U.S.-based supplier of custom food ingredients for confectionery and bakery markets. The deal strengthens Solina's North American footprint and specialty ingredient supply chain.

✅ In June 2025, Lallemand acquired AIT Ingredients, a bakery-ingredients supplier, consolidating ingredient supply chains that serve confectionery-adjacent markets and expanding its product portfolio.

✅ In April 2025, several U.S. food and beverage ingredient acquisitions were completed by strategic buyers targeting clean-label, functional, and formulation assets, reflecting ongoing consolidation in the ingredients sector.

Japan: Recent M&A Deals

✅ In 2025, Japanese ingredient manufacturers increased overseas investments and collaborations to enhance access to premium and functional ingredients for confectionery applications.

✅ In 2025, strategic partnerships in Japan have focused on developing natural and plant-based ingredients for confectionery, supporting premium formulation trends.

✅ In 2025, Japanese companies are consolidating specialty ingredient suppliers to strengthen domestic supply chains for confectionery and functional food markets.

Key Players:

=> Kerry Group, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Ingredion Incorporated, Tate & Lyle Plc, Cargill Incorporated, Sensient Technologies Corporation, McCormick & Company, Barry Callebaut, Koninklijke DSM N.V., and Concord Foods.

Growth Forecast Projected:

The Global Confectionery Ingredients Market is anticipated to rise at a considerable rate during the forecast period, between 2024 and 2031. In 2023, the market is growing at a steady rate, and with the rising adoption of strategies by key players, the market is expected to rise over the projected horizon.

Research Process:

Both primary and secondary data sources have been used in the global Confectionery Ingredients Market research report. During the research process, a wide range of industry-affecting factors are examined, including governmental regulations, market conditions, competitive levels, historical data, market situation, technological advancements, upcoming developments, in related businesses, as well as market volatility, prospects, potential barriers, and challenges.

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Key Segments:

➥ By Type: Cocoa & Chocolate, Dairy Ingredients, Hydrocolloids, Emulsifiers, Malts, Oils & Shortenings, Starch & Derivatives, Sweeteners, Flavors, Others
➥ By Source: Natural, Synthetic
➥ By Form: Dry Form, Liquid Form
➥ By Category: Organic, Conventional
➥ By Application: Filling, Coating, Chocolate Confectionery, Bakery Confectionery, Sugar Confectionery, Caramels and Chewies, Gum, Others
➥ By Distribution Channel: Business to Business, Business to Consumers

Regional Analysis for Confectionery Ingredients Market:

⇥ North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)

⇥ Europe (U.K., Italy, Germany, Russia, France, Spain, The Netherlands and Rest of Europe)

⇥ Asia-Pacific (India, Japan, China, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia Rest of Asia Pacific)

⇥ South America (Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America)

⇥ Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., South Africa, Rest of Middle East & Africa)

Benefits of the Report:

Chapter 1: Sets the stage by outlining the report's coverage, summarizing key market segments by region, product type, and application. Presents a snapshot of market sizes, growth potential across segments, and anticipated industry evolution both short and long term.

Chapter 2: Highlights pivotal market insights and uncovers the most significant emerging trends driving change within the industry.

Chapter 3: Offers an in-depth look at the competitive landscape among Confectionery Ingredients producers, including revenue shares, strategic moves, and recent mergers and acquisitions.

Chapter 4: Presents comprehensive profiles of the market's key players, delving into details such as revenue, profit margins, product portfolios, and company milestones.

Chapters 5 & 6: Analyze Confectionery Ingredients revenue at both regional and country levels, providing quantitative breakdowns of market sizes, growth opportunities, and development prospects worldwide.

Chapter 7: Focuses on different market segments by type, examining their individual sizes and potential, guiding readers toward high-impact, untapped market areas.

Chapter 8: Explores segmentation by application, evaluating industry growth potential in various downstream markets and pinpointing promising sectors for expansion.

Chapter 9: Provides a thorough review of the industry's supply chain mapping out both upstream and downstream activities.

Chapter 10: Concludes with a summary of the report's key findings and highlights the most critical takeaways for industry stakeholders.

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FAQ

What is the current size of the Confectionery Ingredients Market?

A: In 2023, the Confectionery Ingredients Market was valued at US$ 80.22 billion, reflecting its strong industry presence.

Q2: How large is the Confectionery Ingredients Market expected to be by 2031?

A: By 2031, industry forecasts suggest the Confectionery Ingredients Market will grow to around US$ 120.33 billion, demonstrating significant expansion.

Q3: What is the growth rate of the Confectionery Ingredients Market?

A: The market is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2031.

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