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Confectionery Wholesaling in the UK - Employment (2020-2030)
There are xx employees in the Confectionery Wholesaling industry in the UK, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. Operators in the industry wholesale chocolate and sugar confectionery, including chewing gum, caramels, nougats and lozenges. They also wholesale sweet bakery products. The industry excludes the wholesale of bread. Wholesalers in the industry sell products to supermarkets, speciality retail outlets and convenience stores.
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Employment
Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
Revenue
$XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Employees
XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Businesses
XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Profit
$XX
2020-2025 XX%
Profit Margin
XX%
2020-2025 XX%
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Related Industries
| Industry | Sector | Last 5-yr CAGR | Forecast 5-year CAGR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate & Confectionery Production in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Sugar Production in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Coffee, Tea & Spices Wholesaling in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Grocery Wholesaling in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Confectionery Wholesaling in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Soft Drink and Pre-Packaged Food Wholesaling in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Soft Drink and Pre-Packaged Food Wholesaling in New Zealand |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Food, Beverage & Tobacco Wholesaling in Ireland |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
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How many people are employed in the Confectionery Wholesaling in the UK in 2025?
There is 14,695 people employed in the Confectionery Wholesaling in the UK as of 2025.
What is employment growth in the Confectionery Wholesaling in the UK in 2025?
The number of people employed in the Confectionery Wholesaling in the UK grew 6.2% on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.
Is employment in the Confectionery Wholesaling in the UK expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?
See our full analysis of the Confectionery Wholesaling in the UK to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
How many people does the average business in the Confectionery Wholesaling in the UK employ?
The average Confectionery Wholesaling in the UK business is 19.1 employees.
Are businesses in the Confectionery Wholesaling in the UK adding employees?
The average business in the Confectionery Wholesaling in the UK now employs more workers than it did five years ago.
How productive are employees in the Confectionery Wholesaling in the UK?
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Confectionery Wholesaling in the UK has decreased in the last five years.
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