Candy & Snack Food Distributors – Industry Research, Analysis, Statistics, and Forecasts

SIC 5145 | NAICS 424450

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Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and Forecasts

Industry Research Reports
Candy, Confectionery & Snack Food Wholesaling (view report)
Soft Drink, Baked Goods & Other Grocery Wholesaling (view report)

Comprehensive industry research reports provide in-depth industry analysis and five-year forecasts, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect industries and their performance. Topics addressed in the reports include:

Market size and major product and service segments
Key industry statistics, trends, and financial ratios
Operating conditions and current performance
Competitive landscape and environment
Major company profiles and market shares
Five-year outlook and growth forecasts

Sample report and selected industry statistics including market size, five-year average growth rate, number of businesses, and total employment are available free online.

National Confectioners Association
Candy & Snack Today
https://candyusa.com/

Bimonthly trade journal features news and information for candy and snack retailers and distributors, with content sections in each issue including "Market Intelligence", "Segment Reports", "Marketing Strategies"," Seasonal Products", "Production Report", "Washington Forum", "Policy Insights", and. "Social Responsibility". Digital editions with contents or page viewing options are available online.

Convenience Distribution Association
Convenience Distribution Magazine
https://www.cdaweb.net/

Bimonthly trade publication features news and information for convenience products distributors that distribute candy, snacks, tobacco products, and other merchandise to convenience stores and other small retail formats, with topics covered in each issue including key product trends, business trends and issues, technology and equipment solutions, and government affairs and regulatory matters.

Beverage Marketing Corporation
Research reports available from this organization include:

U.S. Candy Market Trends
https://www.beveragemarketing.com/
Market research study analyzes current trends in the U.S. candy market, with information provided in the report including historical wholesale sales by product segment (e.g., chocolate, chewy and soft, hard, and panned non-chocolate candies, licorice, and gum) and retail distribution channel, advertising expenditures by leading brands, and projected wholesale sales by product segment.

Snack Food In the U.S.
https://www.beveragemarketing.com/
Market research report provides a comparative analysis of wholesale level trends to selected retail channel sales results for all segments of the snack food industry, with information provided in the report including snack sales, market share, and growth by product segment and regional market and candy sales, market share, and growth by product segment and retail distribution channel.

Mintel Group Ltd.
Research reports available from this organization include:

Chocolate Confectionery - US
https://store.mintel.com/
Comprehensive report provides in-depth analysis of the U.S. chocolate confectionery market, with information provided in the report including historical and forecast retail sales by product segment (e.g., box/bag/bars < 3.5 oz., box/bag/bars > 3.5 oz., seasonal, snack size, gift box, and sugar free) and historical sales by retail channel (supermarkets, drug stores, and other multi-outlet channels).

Sugar Confectionery and Breath Fresheners - US
https://store.mintel.com/
Market research study provides a detailed analysis of the U.S. sugar confectionery market, with data provided in the study including historical and forecast retail sales by product segment (e.g., chewy, seasonal, and hard candy; other sugar confectionery; and gum, breath fresheners, and mints) and historical sales trend data by retail channel (supermarkets, drug stores, and other retail channels).

Salty Snacks - US
https://store.mintel.com/
Consumer research report analyzes the U.S. market for salty snacks at the retail level, with topics covered in the report including historical and forecast retail sales by product segment (e.g., cheese snacks, popcorn, and pretzels), historical sales trends by retail channel, and historical retail sales by product segment for natural supermarket products (e.g., organic, gluten-free, and non-GMO).

BizMiner Market Analysis Reports
Confectionery and Snack Food Distributors
https://www.bizminer.com Search for "424450" to see available reports

Market analysis reports provide industry statistics for a user-defined area on a national, state, county, metro area, or zip code level, with data provided including number of companies, market volume and sales trends, average company sales, sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, average employee wage, and business start up activity and failure rates. Sample report can be viewed online.

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Financial Statements and Financial Ratios

BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios
Confectionery and Snack Food Distributors

https://www.bizminer.com Search for "424450" to see available reports

Five-year financial statement analysis reports provide income statements, balance sheets, and key industry financial ratios for companies of all sizes, with financial data available by sales size range on a national, state, and metropolitan area level including:

Income and expenses in dollars and percentages
Balance sheets in dollars and percentages
Profitability and return on investment ratios
Liquidity and working capital ratios
Asset turnover and efficiency ratios
Capital structure and debt service ratios

Sample financial statement and ratio analysis report is available free online.

Industry Research Reports
Candy, Confectionery & Snack Food Wholesaling

(see links for individual reports) (sample spreadsheet)

Key statistics section of these reports provides detailed income statements and balance sheets on a common-size basis and over twenty-five industry financial ratios, with financial ratios provided for the each of the four most recent calendar years and on a historical average basis for 3-year, 5-year, and 10-year time periods. Sample spreadsheet with breakdowns by asset size can be viewed free online.

Convenience Distribution Association
Hershey Industry Performance Analysis (HIPA) Report
https://www.cdaweb.net/

Annual report provides operating performance measures for convenience products distributors that distribute candy, snacks, tobacco, and other merchandise to c-stores and other small retail formats, with financial data provided in the report including income statements, balance sheets, and financial ratios categorized by sales volume, number of employees, market population, and geographic area.

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Compensation and Salary Surveys

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (NAICS 4244/4248)
https://www.bls.gov/oes/

Annual wage survey provides hourly and annual wage data for personnel employed by candy and snack products distributors included in this sector, with positions covered by the survey including driver/sales workers with regular delivery routes who solicit orders for or recommend products, stock merchandise at point of delivery, and handle returns of out-of-date and damaged goods.

PayScale, Inc.
Food Wholesalers
https://www.payscale.com/

Free online service provides salary and hourly wage data for selected job positions such as outside sales representative, product buyer, warehouse manager, warehouse supervisor, forklift operator, and delivery driver, with candy and snack products distributors for which salary or wage data is provided including McLane Company, Inc., Frito Lay North America, and Core-Mark International.

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BV Guides and Databases

BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transaction Databases
https://www.bvresources.com/

Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search the DealStats, BIZCOMPS, and FactSet/BVR databases for private company sales transaction data by SIC or NAICS Code using the following codes:

– SIC Code 5145 - Confectionery

– NAICS Code 424450 - Confectionery Wholesalers

Types of establishments included in these codes

Sugar-based candy distributors - establishments engaged in distribution of sugar-based candies, including hard (e.g., lollipops, peppermints, candy canes), soft (e.g., gummies, licorice twists, caramels, fruit chews), and chewy candy (e.g., jelly beans, bubble gum).

Chocolate candy distributors - establishments with a primary focus on the distribution of candy made from or covered with chocolate, including chocolate bars, filled chocolates, chocolate-coated nuts, fruits, and cookies, and novelty, seasonal, or festive chocolates.

Canned, salted, or roasted nuts distributors - establishments that specialize in wholesale distribution of packaged nuts, such as almonds, peanuts, cashews, and hazelnuts, that have been canned, salted, or roasted to enhance their flavor and extend their shelf life.

Popcorn wholesalers - establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling various popcorn products, including unpopped seed kernels, microwave popcorn, ready-to-eat flavored popcorn, seasonal popcorn gift sets and tins, and popcorn supplies and accessories.

Canned, salted, or roasted seeds wholesalers - establishments specializing in wholesale distribution of packaged seeds, including sunflower, pumpkin, sesame, and chia seeds, that have been canned, salted, or roasted for enhanced flavor and extended shelf life.

Potato chips, corn chips, and similar snacks distributors - establishments specializing in the distribution of a variety of snack items such as potato chips, corn chips, puffed and extruded snacks, multigrain and vegetable chips, pretzels, and salsa and cheese dips.

Fountain fruits and syrups wholesalers - establishments focused on wholesaling fountain fruits and syrups used for making beverages, flavored drinks, and toppings and mix-ins by soda fountain operators, ice cream parlors, and other foodservice establishments.

Chewing gum distributors - establishments primarily involved in wholesale distribution of chewing gum products, including stick, bubble, and ball gums, functional and medicinal gums, centered-filled gums, sugar-free gums, gum rolls, and novelty or specialty gums.

Sample reports with detailed sales transaction data and valuation multiples are available free online.

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Related Industries:
Candy Manufacturers
Convenience Stores
Snack Food Manufacturers
Vending Machine Business

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