— Latest update: September 2023 —

A positive outlook can be highlighted for the Japanese confectionery market: It represents the sixth-largest domestic market in the world, with a market worth of 3.3 trillion yen. Japan still represents the eleventh largest confectionery importer in the world. The most important subsector is represented by the chocolate confectionery one.

All Nippon Kashi Association, Comments on Confectionery production output and results of the estimated value, 2022 (Japanese Website)
Pointbleu Design, The Japanese Confectionary Market: growth Prospects, 2019 

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Table of Contents

• Overview
  • Variety of flavours and textures
• Chocolate
• Chewing Gum
• Biscuits
• Candies
• Pastries
• Expert Reports & Webinars
• Annual Report
• Further Reading
• Relevant Organisations and Trade Fairs