Gluten-Free Confectionary Market Prospects from 2025-2031

Market Overview:

The Gluten-Free Confectionery Market consists of sweet desserts and treats which do not contain gluten since gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. The products are manufactured for people who have celiac disease, gluten intolerance or those who follow gluten-free diets for health or lifestyle choices. The market includes chocolate-based products, candies, chewing gums, toffees, jellies and baked confections. Gluten-free confectionery products are made from rice flour, almond flour, corn starch and other alternative ingredients to maintain taste and texture and to avoid allergens.

Key players:

The Hain Celestial Group, General Mills, Mondelez International, Kellogg Company, Nestle, Enjoy Life Foods, Boulder Brands, Schar, Glutino, Bobs Red Mill, Amys Kitchen, Kind LLC, Udis Gluten Free, Pamelas Products, Natures Path Foods, Barilla, Dr Schar AG SPA, Hero AG, Freedom Foods Group Limited, Genius Foods

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Market segmentation:

Product Type

GlutenFree Chocolate

GlutenFree Candies

GlutenFree Gummies

GlutenFree Marshmallows

GlutenFree Cookies

Distribution Channel

Supermarkets/Hypermarkets

Specialty Stores

Online Retail

Convenience Stores

Others

Ingredient Type

GlutenFree Flours

GlutenFree Sweeteners

GlutenFree Flavors

GlutenFree Starches

Others

Packaging Type

Pouches

Boxes

Jars

Wrappers

Others

End User

Adults

Children

Elderly

Athletes

Others

Mega Trend Connect:

This report offers deep insights into how mega trends such as health-driven consumption, sustainability, digitalization, and supply-chain resilience are transforming confectionery. It further examines the impact of product innovation, processing advancements, clean-label reformulation, and evolving consumer preferences across this segment. The report assesses regulatory compliance, cost pressures, channel evolution, and ecosystem maturity shaping global market development.

Global Trade Outlook:

Global trade in confectionery is increasingly shaped by food safety regulation, labeling standards, sustainability mandates, and volatility in agricultural and energy inputs. Cross-border scalability is constrained by country-specific approvals, logistics complexity, and cold-chain or shelf-life requirements, driving regionalized sourcing and production strategies. Competitive advantage now depends on regulatory readiness, resilient supply chains, and localized market execution.

Region Analysis:

The European region maintains its position as a leading market through its strong presence in the UK and Germany and France and Italy. The market strength stems from growing gluten intolerance cases and rising health awareness and regulatory backing from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). The market demand for wheat-free chocolates and gummies and biscuits increases due to gluten-free certification and the growing trend of vegan and "free-from" lifestyles.

Recent

In March 2025, Freedom Confectionery launched its allergen-free marshmallow products in the U.S. market with the addition of new 170?g sharing pouches. The entire product range of the brand contains no gluten, dairy, nuts, GMOs, gelatine or palm oil to satisfy the increasing need for clean-label and inclusive confectionery products.

F&Q:

Q1. What is the projected market size & growth rate of the Gluten-Free Confectionary Market?

Gluten-Free Confectionary Market was valued at USD 7.5 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach to USD 11.8 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2025 to 2032.

Q2. What are the key driving factors for the growth of the Gluten-Free Confectionary Market?

Gluten-Free Confectionary Market is driven by Rising Prevalence of Gluten Intolerance and Celiac Disease, Health and Wellness Lifestyle Trends, Innovation in Gluten-Free Ingredients, High Production Costs, Limited Shelf Life and Texture Issues, Taste Perception Barriers, Expansion into Vegan and Sugar-Free Segments, Growth in E-commerce and Health-Focused Retail, Brand Collaborations and Celebrity Endorsements, Cross-Contamination and Labeling Accuracy, Supply Chain Complexity, Consumer Education.

Q3. What are the top players operating in the Gluten-Free Confectionary Market?

The major players in the market are The Hain Celestial Group, General Mills, Mondelez International, Kellogg Company, Nestle, Enjoy Life Foods, Boulder Brands, Schar, Glutino, Bobs Red Mill, Amys Kitchen, Kind LLC, Udis Gluten Free, Pamelas Products, Natures Path Foods, Barilla, Dr Schar AG SPA, Hero AG, Freedom Foods Group Limited, Genius Foods

Q4. What segments are covered in the Gluten-Free Confectionary Market?

The Global Gluten-Free Confectionary Market is segmented based on Product Type, Distribution Channel, Ingredient Type, Packaging Type, End User, and Geography.

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