Statistics About The Most Popular Candies In The World • Gitnux (2024)

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What is the most popular candy worldwide? ›

1: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. This perennial favorite easily finished first in the candy derby, earning the title of most popular Halloween candy in 18 states, including densely populated ones like California, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.

Snickers is the top-selling candy bar in the United States and is produced by Mars, Inc. This classic chocolate bar is made with nougat, caramel, and peanuts, and it has been a favourite among Americans since its introduction in 1930. M&M's are small, candy-coated chocolates that are produced by Mars, Inc.

One surefire prediction for the balance of 2024 is that the perennial favorites will remain at the top of consumers' want lists. They include such famous names as Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, M&Ms, Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, Starburst and Hershey's Kisses.

The Hershey company has the highest share in the confectionery market in the U.S., with almost 24 percent. Mars, Incorporated is Hershey's biggest competitor in that market. With a market share of just under 23 percent, Mars closely follows in second place. Chewy candy is the type of candy with the highest sales.

China: Milk Candy

In 2020 the type of candy that topped sales charts was milk candy, a white, soft, chewy treat that's predicted to only grow in revenue.

In particular, people in the Kansai region of Japan call candy “Ame-chan” as a familiar term. You usually use the suffix “-chan” after the names of children or close friends, so this shows how strongly candy (Ame in Japanese) has taken root in everyday life.

1. Pocky. Pocky is one of the most popular Japanese snacks; it combines a crunchy biscuit with chocolate.

What is the top 10 favorite candy? ›

HOT TAMALES® still remains the number one chewy cinnamon confection in the U.S. today! Just Born acquired the Rodda Candy Company of Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1953.

Reese's Cups

The classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate. It's simple yet mouthwatering for adults and children alike. Reese's is so beloved that it's the top-selling candy brand in America, with more than $2 billion in annual sales.

Taking the number one spot is Nestle's KitKat closely followed in second place by Twix. Snickers, Milky Way and Hershey Bar came in third, fourth and fifth while the rest of the top 10 was rounded out by Nestle Crunch, Butterfinger Bar, 3 Musketeers, Toblerone and Almond Joy.

Thirteen states listed M&M's as their favorite candy, making it the popular candy choice. Skittles weren't far behind with ten states: Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Rhode Island, and South Carolina.

Nerds Candy ranks as the candy with the highest sugar quantity, with a substantial 93g of sugar per 100g.