Stagnant sales for European confectionery

摘要

Research from Mintel in Europe reveals that sales of sugar and gum confectionery have remained stagnant over the past four years. Sales particularly declined in the most mature markets such as Germany, which despite remaining the largest market in Europe has seen sales drop from €3.8bn in 2008 to €3.6bn (est.) in 2011. The UK market has remained stable at around €i.8bn. Similarly, France has seen modest growth, from €i.4bn in 2008 to €i.5bn (est.) in 2on. In Spain and Italy, the market managed to post a growth, although modest, from €ibn (Spain) and €768 million (Italy) in 2008, up to €i.ibn (est. Spain) and € 795m(est. Italy) in 2011.