Definition
The Non-Chocolate Confectionery Manufacturing industry makes a range of sugar and non-sugar candies as well as chewing gum from ingredients such as starch, fruit, preservatives, emulsifiers, flavorings etc. which are purchased from manufacturers. The products are then sold to confectionery and grocery wholesalers and retailers. This US industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing non-chocolate confectioneries. Included in this industry are establishments primary engaged in retailing non-chocolate confectionery products not for immediate consumption made on the premises.

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Major market segments are identified and also those forces affecting demand and supply within the industry. Performance analysis includes emerging industry trends as well as recent results and performance of each key company. Drawing on the depth of information IBISWorld also provides 5 year forecasts for each industry.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure, technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic regional data.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.