"In 2023, Grand View Research estimated the U.S. candy market to be worth around $16.5 billion. The biggest players in the industry? It probably won't surprise you to learn that they were familiar names like The Hershey Company, Mars, Mondelēz International, and Nestlé. Hershey's Reese's Pieces are without a doubt one of the most popular candies in the U.S. Per Cornell University, the brand's factory in Pennsylvania pumps out 15 million peanut butter cups every single day - yep, not monthly. Not weekly. But daily."
"Hershey's Reese's Pieces rate highly in America, but what about elsewhere in the world? We wanted to know what is the most popular candy in different countries, and you can find out what we learned from our research below. Some might surprise you. The most popular candy in Egypt? It's a British brand. In Canada, it's a German brand, and in Zanzibar, it comes from a tree. Keep reading to find out more."
"Chocolate is big business in India. According to Mordor Intelligence, by 2030, the Indian chocolate market could reach nearly $3.6 billion. The market has been surging for some time; in 2017, Mintel named India as one of the world's fastest growing markets for chocolate confectionery. But one brand, above all others, seems to consistently lead the market in the country: Cadbury."
U.S. candy sales totaled about $16.5 billion in 2023, dominated by major companies such as The Hershey Company, Mars, Mondelēz International, and Nestlé. Hershey's Reese's Pieces rank among the nation's most popular candies, and the Reese's factory in Pennsylvania produces 15 million peanut butter cups every day. Popular candies differ globally, with some countries favoring foreign brands or unconventional sources. Chocolate consumption in India is growing rapidly and could reach nearly $3.6 billion by 2030; Cadbury consistently leads the Indian market after decades of imports, shifting from a luxury item to broader popularity following a 1990s Dairy Milk commercial.
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