Key Market Indicators
Swedish candy exports are expected to reach 42 million kilograms by 2026, an increase from 37 million kilograms in 2021. That's an average growth rate of 1.8% year-on-year. Since 1997, the Swedish supply of candy has increased by 1.7% each year. In 2021, Sweden ranked 25th globally in candy exports, while Guatemala topped the list with 37 million kilograms. China, Mexico, and Belgium followed in second, third, and fourth place. Meanwhile, Swedish candy imports are projected to hit 79 million kilograms by 2026, a rise from 74 million kilograms in 2021. That's an average growth rate of 1.1% year-on-year. Since 1997, the Swedish demand for candy has increased by 1.4% annually. In 2021, Belgium was the largest importer of candy to Sweden, with 74 million kilograms, followed by the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Netherlands in second, third, and fourth place.