United States
US NAICS 42445|Statistics

Confectionery Wholesaling in the US - Number of Businesses (2021-2031)

There are xx businesses in the Confectionery Wholesaling industry in the US, which is expected to decline at xx% over the next five years. Wholesalers in this industry wholesale a range of chocolate and nonchocolate candy, in addition to a range of savory snacks like nuts, popcorn and chips. Wholesalers resell these products to supermarkets, specialty confectionery retail outlets, convenience stores and vending machine operators.

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Number of Businesses

Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.

Revenue

$XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Employees

XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Businesses

XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Profit

$XX
2021-2026 XX%

Profit Margin

XX%
2021-2026 XX%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many businesses are there in the Confectionery Wholesaling in the US in 2026?

There is 3,462 Confectionery Wholesaling in the US businesses as of 2026, an decrease of -1.3% from 2025.

Has the number of Confectionery Wholesaling in the US businesses grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The number of Confectionery Wholesaling in the US businesses has declined -0.8% per year on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.

What is forecast business growth of Confectionery Wholesaling in the US over the next 5 years?

See our full analysis of the Confectionery Wholesaling in the US to understand if the mumber of bussinesses is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.

What companies have the highest market share in the Confectionery Wholesaling in the US?

The Confectionery Wholesaling in the US has moderate market share concentration and the largest business is McLane Company Inc..

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