Key Market Indicators
Exports of French candy are expected to reach 52 million kilograms by 2026, up from 49 million kilograms in 2021. Over the past two decades, exports have grown by an average of 3.4% per year. In 2021, France ranked 21st in the world in candy exports, behind Indonesia (48.6 million kilograms). China, Mexico, and Belgium placed second, third, and fourth in the ranking. Imports of French candy are forecast to reach 120 million kilograms by 2026, up from 113 million kilograms in 2021. Since 1999, imports have dropped by 0.3% each year. In 2021, France ranked fifth in the world for candy imports, behind the Netherlands (113 million kilograms). The United Kingdom, Germany, and the Netherlands followed in the ranking.