Key Market Indicators
Korean candy exports are set to reach 71 million kilograms by 2026, up from 66 million kilograms in 2021. This represents a 1.2% annual increase since 1993. In 2021, Korea was ranked 17th in the world, behind Brazil at 66 million kilograms. China, Mexico, and Belgium were ranked 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, respectively. Korean candy imports are also set to increase, reaching 63 million kilograms by 2026, up from 53 million kilograms in 2021. This is an average rate of 2.7% year-on-year since 1993. In 2021, Korea was ranked 13th in the world, behind the Philippines at 53 million kilograms. The United Kingdom, Germany, and the Netherlands were ranked 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, respectively.
