Japan Confectionery Market 2025

The latest estimates indicate that the Japan confectionery market is expected to experience modest growth, with an incremental increase of USD 1.9 billion. This growth is projected to occur at a CAGR of approximately 2.6% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2030. Japan’s confectionery market is shaped by strong demand for premium and high-quality products, driven by the country’s affluent consumer base. Increasing health consciousness is boosting demand for low-sugar and organic options. Additionally, Japan’s rich tradition of confectionery innovation is propelling growth in both traditional and modern categories.

The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the Japan confectionery market, delivering detailed insights into market size, historical growth trends over the past six years, and forward-looking projections through 2030. It provides a granular breakdown of the market by product type, packaging type and distribution channel, highlighting key drivers, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry.

Market Segmentation

The following outlines the segmentation of the Japan confectionery market:
Product type: chocolate, gums, sugar confectionery
Packaging type: flexible packaging, folding cartons, rigid plastic, metal, others
Distribution channel: convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, specialized stores, small grocery stores, foodservice channels, e-commerce, others

The Japan market for confectionery is divided based on product type, packaging type and distribution channel. By product type, it includes chocolate, gums, and sugar confectionery. Packaging type categories include flexible packaging, folding cartons, rigid plastic, metal, and others. Distribution channel segments are categorized into convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, specialized stores, small grocery stores, foodservice channels, e-commerce, and others.

Competitive Landscape

The Japan confectionery market remains highly competitive, with major players including Yuraku Confectionery Co. Ltd., Tarami Co. Ltd., Pladis Foods Limited, Perfetti Van Melle Group, Noevir Holdings Co. Ltd., Nestle S.A., Morozoff Limited, Morinaga & Company Ltd., Mondelez International Inc., Mikakuto Co. Ltd., Meito Sangyo Co. Ltd., Meiji Holdings Co. Ltd., Lotte Corporation, Kasugai Seika Co. Ltd., Kanro Inc., Fujiya Co. Ltd., Ezaki Glico Co. Ltd., Eiwa Confectionery Co. Ltd., Bourbon Corporation and Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.

This report delivers an in-depth examination of leading companies in the confectionery sector, analyzing their performance from 2020 to 2024. The results indicate changes in market share, emphasizing both established leaders and new entrants.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Japan Confectionery Market – Product Type Analysis
Japan Confectionery Market – Packaging Type Analysis
Japan Confectionery Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Yuraku Confectionery Co., Ltd.
Tarami Co., Ltd.
Pladis Foods Limited
Perfetti Van Melle Group
Noevir Holdings Co., Ltd.
Nestle S.A.
Morozoff Limited
Morinaga & Company, Ltd.
Mondelez International Inc.
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Japan Confectionery Market 2020-2030
Chart Japan Confectionery Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart Japan Confectionery Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table Japan Confectionery Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart Japan Confectionery Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Japan Confectionery Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table Japan Confectionery Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Chart Japan Confectionery Market by Packaging Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Japan Confectionery Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Table Japan Confectionery Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart Japan Confectionery Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Japan Confectionery Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table Japan Confectionery Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart Japan Confectionery Market, by Companies, 2024
Table Japan Confectionery Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart Japan Confectionery Market, by Brands, 2024
Table Japan – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table Japan – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table Japan – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table Japan Confectionery Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Japan Confectionery Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)

Companies Mentioned

Yuraku Confectionery Co., Ltd.
Tarami Co., Ltd.
Pladis Foods Limited
Perfetti Van Melle Group
Noevir Holdings Co., Ltd.
Nestle S.A.
Morozoff Limited
Morinaga & Company, Ltd.
Mondelez International Inc.
Mikakuto Co., Ltd.
Meito Sangyo Co., Ltd.
Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd.
Lotte Corporation
Kasugai Seika Co., Ltd.
Kanro, Inc.
Fujiya Co., Ltd.
Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd.
Eiwa Confectionery Co., Ltd.
Bourbon Corporation
Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.