/PRZOOM - Newswire/ - The present report offers an analysis of the confectionery market with a special focus on the global chewing gum market. It also discusses major market trends, growth drivers, and major challenges faced by the chewing gum industry.

Delhi, India, 01/15/2010 – The chewing gum segment, the fastest growing segment of confectionery industry is growing at a CAGR of approximately 7% for past few years due to mouthful of benefits. It is said to relieve stress, helps in weight management, increases alertness and focus. All these factors result in the increasing demand of chewing gum in people of every age group.

With increasing health concern, consumers are shifting toward low calorie products which in turn will drive the growth of artificial and natural sweetener market which will increase the demand of sugar free gum and in turn the complete chewing gum industry will grow. The confectionery manufacturers are trying to tap this opportunity by providing the consumers sugar free gum in many different flavors and colors.

Innovation in chewing gum is another important driver of this industry. Different flavors, flexibility and variety in gum attract the consumers and the current trends suggest consumers prefer gum with natural colors and avoid usage of synthetic and azo colors.

The report broadly includes the following:

1. Global Confectionery Market Overview

2. US Confectionary Market

3. The UK Gum Market

4. Chewing Gum Industry: An Overview
4.1 Growth Drivers
4.2 Market Trends
4.3 Major Challenges Faced by the Chewing Gum Industry

5. Competitive Landscape
5.1.1 Cadbury Plc
5.1.2 Hershey
5.1.3 Wrigley

6. Market Outlook

List of Tables
Market Share of Companies in Emerging Markets (2008)
Confectionery Category Analysis-I (2008)
Confectionery Category Analysis-II (2008)
Dependent & Independent Variables (2001– 2008)
Correlation Matrix
Model Summary – Coefficient of Determination
Regression Coefficients Output

List of Graphs
CAGR (%) of Confectionery Segments (2005-2009E)
The US: Confectionery Sales (US$ Billion) & Quantity Sold (Pound Billion) 2008
The US: Per Capita Consumption of Confectionery Segment (US$) (2008)
The UK: Confectionery Market Growth (US$ Million) (2004-2008)
The UK: Gums & Jellies Growth (US$ Million) (2004-2008)
Chewing Gum Market Size (2004-2008)
Number of Gum Chewed Per Person Per Year (2008)
Global Obesity Forecast of World Population (Billion) (2005 – 2015E)
Global Diabetes Forecast of World Population (Million) (2008 – 2030E)
Number of Variants (2004-2007)
Global Artificial Sweeteners Growth (2007A – 2012E)
Seasonal Sale of Confectionery Products (2005A – 2009E)
Global Confectionery Market Share (%) 2008
Global Chewing Gum Market Forecast (2009E-2013E)

List of Charts
Global Confectionery Industry Breakup in Value (%) (2009E)
Region-wise Revenue Break-up for Confectionery Market (%) (2009E)
Market Share break-up for North America Confectionery Market (%) (2008)
The US: Confectionery Break-Up (%) 2008
The US: Confectionery Distribution Channel (%) 2008
The US: Confectionery Manufacturer Market Share (%) (2008)
% Share of Confectionery Sale in Different Festive Season (2008)
Global Gum Market Share (%) 2008
Cadbury: Revenue by Business Segment (%) 2008
Hershey: Revenue by Geographic Segment (%) 2008
Wrigley: Revenue by Geographic Segment (%) 2008.

Agency / Source: Koncept Analytics

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