Australia Confectionery Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

Australia Confectionery Market Outlook

The Australia confectionery market size reached USD 3.74 billion in 2024. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.2% between 2025 and 2034, reaching almost USD 4.55 billion by 2034.

Key Takeaways

• In 2022, Australia emerged as the 25th largest exporter of chocolate globally, with exports totalling USD 262 million. Key export destinations for Australian chocolate included New Zealand, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and China, with Japan experiencing the most significant growth in imports from Australia between 2021 and 2022, followed by the United States and the Philippines.

• Australia ranked 17th globally, importing USD 472 million worth of chocolate in 2022. Notably, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, the United States, and Belgium were among the primary sources of chocolate imports for Australia, with the United States, Germany, and Poland witnessing the fastest growth in import markets between 2021 and 2022.

The Australia confectionery market is adapting to the evolving consumer preferences, particularly a shift towards healthier options with lower sugar and fat content. With growing concerns about obesity, consumers are gravitating towards sugar-free and fat-free confectionery, prompting operators to expand their product offerings. Additionally, the rise of the vegan trend has led to an increase in vegan confectionery products on the market.

Despite a decline in the overall number of confectionery enterprises, the sector is witnessing a rise in small-scale operators and boutique producers. Established brands like Nestlé are innovating to meet consumer demands, reducing sugar content, and exploring natural ingredients.

Organic products are gaining popularity, particularly organic chocolate, as brands cater to consumer preferences for healthier indulgences. Alongside health concerns, there's a push for eco-friendly packaging solutions, with operators increasingly adopting biodegradable plastics and recycled materials.

The confectionery market encompasses chocolate, gum, and sugar confectionery products, including a variety of sweets, mints, gums, jellies, and medicated throat lozenges. Despite technological advancements like automation and 3D printing, the industry remains focused on meeting changing consumer demands for healthier, more sustainable options while maintaining taste and indulgence playing a crucial role in the Australia confectionery market development.

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Market Segmentation

Australia Confectionery Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Product Type

• Hard-boiled Sweets

• Mints

• Gums and Jellies

• Chocolate

• Caramels and Toffees

• Medicated Confectionery

• Fine Bakery Wares

• Others

Market Breakup by Age Group

• Child

• Adult

• Geriatric

Market Breakup by Price Point

• Economy

• Mid-Range

• Luxury

Market Breakup by Distribution Channel

• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets

• Convenience Stores

• Online Channels

• Others

Market Breakup by Region

• New South Wales

• Victoria

• Queensland

• Western Australia

• Australian Capital Territory

• Others

Competitive Landscape

The major market players are investing greater amounts in social media marketing, promotional activities, and advertising campaigns in order to increase their global footprint.

• Nestlé Australia Ltd. 

• Ferrero International 

• Mars, Incorporated 

• Mondelez Global LLC

• Australian Sweet Co. 

• Others 

Key Highlights of the Report