United Kingdom Hard Boiled Sweets Market Overview, 2029

The market for hard-boiled sweets in the UK is a thriving and long-lasting sector of the confectionery business, distinguished by a rich history, a wide range of flavors, and changing customer tastes. Hard-boiled candies often referred to as boiled candies or candies are a mainstay of the confectionery industry in the United Kingdom. To create a firm texture, high temperatures are used to boil sugar syrup and flavorings. They are available in a vast variety of tastes, from classic fruit and mint flavors to more modern creations like sour or exotic fruit combinations. Their durability, sentimental appeal, and diversity make them popular. Classic tastes like blackcurrant, rhubarb and custard, and lemon sherbet are always a favourite. In British society, hard-boiled sweets are culturally significant, frequently connoting festivals, festivities, and childhood recollections. They are widely appreciated as candies, presents, or mementos, which adds to their ongoing appeal and devoted following of customers.

According to the research report "United Kingdom Hard Boiled Sweets Market Overview, 2029," published by Bonafide Research, the United Kingdom Hard Boiled Sweets market is expected to reach a market size of more than USD 500 Million by 2029. The Hard-boiled sweets with less sugar or ones created with natural sweeteners like xylitol or stevia are what health-conscious shoppers are searching for. For items with premium ingredients, distinctive tastes, and expert craftsmanship, consumers are ready to pay a premium. Additionally, the market's development has been propelled by innovation in tastes. There's been a surge in desire for new and unusual flavors, even as classic flavors like fruit and mint continue to be popular. Online retailers provide customers with an easy method to browse and buy a large selection of goods, including specialty and foreign products that are not often found in neighbourhood stores. Marketing campaigns, limited-edition tastes, and themed packaging are introduced by brands to take advantage of seasonal occasions like Halloween, Christmas, and Easter. Brands are adopting eco-friendly packaging materials and ethical sourcing procedures as a result of growing customer knowledge of and concern for environmental sustainability.

The hard boiled sweets industry in the UK offers a variety of items to suit different customer tastes and events. Due to their entertaining forms, variety of tastes, and longer-lasting delight, lollipops and suckers are popular options for both adults and children. Customers looking for a sweet experience that lasts a long time are drawn to Jawbreakers because of its rich colors and firm texture. Candy canes, which are distinguished by their characteristic peppermint flavor and striped look, are a holiday favourite. A wide variety of round or disc-shaped hard-boiled sweets, ranging in flavor from fruity to herbal, are referred known as drops and disks. Due to its widespread appeal among a variety of groups, including children, teens, and adults, Suckers & lollipops usually top the UK hard-boiled sweets market. Their popularity and extensive availability at retail stores can be attributed to their colorful packaging, range of tastes, and suitability for both ordinary snacking and special events.

Through their unique forms, array of tastes, and vibrant look, hard-boiled sweets are especially well-liked by kids and teens. Due in large part to nostalgia and a penchant for classic tastes, adults in the UK also make a substantial contribution to the market for hard-boiled sweets. A portion of the market is also made up of the geriatric population, which is primarily seniors and older individuals. The adult market, which includes middle-aged and older individuals, makes up a sizeable component of the customer base because of their love of sweets and regular consumption patterns. Adults are a market contributor because of their consistent consumption habits and growing interest in high-end, health-conscious products. Despite their lesser numbers, the elderly population still constitutes a specialty market with particular product preferences catered to their particular requirements and likes.

The Hypermarkets like Tesco Extra and Asda Superstores, as well as supermarkets like Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, and Morrisons, dominate in terms of market share and customer reach. Hard-boiled sweets are mostly distributed through convenience stores, which include individual corner stores and chains like Co-op and SPAR. Unique and handcrafted hard-boiled sweets are the main emphasis of specialty confectionery stores and independent sweet sellers. The distribution of hard boiled sweets in the UK has grown significantly through the e-commerce channel. Supermarkets and hypermarkets usually hold the top spot in the UK hard-boiled sweets market among these distribution channels. They gain from their broad popularity, affordable prices, and capacity to provide a large selection of goods that suit a variety of customer tastes. Additionally, to boost sales and keep customers engaged all year long, supermarkets and hypermarkets use loyalty programs, seasonal displays, and promotional events.



Companies Mentioned:
Mars Wrigley Confectionery, div. of Mars Inc., Ferrero Group, Haribo GmbH & Co. K.G., Perfetti Van Melle, Meiji Co. Ltd., Nestle SA, Hershey Co., Lotte Confectionery Co Ltd, Mondelez International, Lindt & Sprungli AG

Considered in this report
• Historical Year: 2018
• Base year: 2023
• Estimated year: 2024
• Forecast year: 2029

Aspects Covered in the report:
• Hard Boiled Sweets Market Size By Value for the time period (2018-20269F)
• Market Share by Product Type (Hard Boiled Sweets, Plain Mints, Caramel/ Toffee, Chewy, Novelty, Licorice, Sugar-free, Others) By Value
• Market Share by Age Group (Children(1-20 Age), Adult (20-55) & Geriatric(55 and above)) By Value
• Market Share by Sales Channel (Supermarket/Hypermarket, Convenience Stores, E-commerce & Others) By Value

By Type
• Suckers & Lollipops
• Jawbreakers
• Candy Canes
• Drops & Disks
• Others

By Age
• Children
• Adult
• Geriatric

By Distribution Channel
• Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
• Convenience Stores
• Specialty Stores
• E-Commerce
• Others

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and listing out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third party sources such as press releases, annual report of companies, analyzing the government generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducted trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we have started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to sugar confectionery industry, government bodies and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.