In 2021, the per capita consumption of confectionery decreased across all segments. The on average consumption of pastry & cakes declined to 25.7 kilograms, while Ice cream consumption decreased to 11.3 kilograms. The Statista Consumer Market Outlook however estimates that consumption will pick up again.
Per capita consumption of confectionery in the United States from 2017 to 2027, by type
(in kilograms)
Data provided by Statista Market Outlooks are estimates
Confectionery is defined as foods with a relatively high sugar content. The Confectionery segment contains chocolate and chocolate products, sugar confectionery (such as chewing gum and sweets), ice cream, and preserved pastry goods and cakes. This segment does not include spreads containing cocoa and jams (see: Spreads segment).
All figures are estimate. A detailed methodology can be found in the Statista Market Outlook.
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Statista. (April 12, 2022). Per capita consumption of confectionery in the United States from 2017 to 2027, by type (in kilograms) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 20, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/946682/per-capita-consumption-of-sugar-and-chocolate-confectionery-us/
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