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Candy Production in Nova Scotia

Author.Name IBISWorld Canada Last Updated: August 2025 NAICS NS31134CA

Candy Production in Nova Scotia industry analysis

Revenue for the Candy Production industry in Nova Scotia is expected to decline an annualized -x.x% to $x.x million over the five years to 2025, while revenue for the national industry will likely grow at x.x% during the same period. The number of industry establishments has decreased an annualized -x.x% to x locations over the past five years. Industry employment has increased an annualized x.x% to xx workers during the period, while industry wages have increased an annualized x.x% to $x.x million.

Over the five years to 2030, provincial industry revenue is expected to grow an annualized x.x% to $x.x million, while revenue for the national industry will likely grow x.x%. The number of industry establishments is forecast to stagnate x% to x locations over the next five years. Industry employment is expected to decrease an annualized -x.x% to xx workers during the outlook period, while industry wages likely decrease -x% to $x.x million.

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About the Candy Production in Nova Scotia Market Research Report

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Definition of the Candy Production in Nova Scotia?

This industry produces nonchocolate confectionery, such as marshmallows, toffee, candied fruits and nuts, fudge, breakfast bars and chewing gum. Industry operators sell candy to retailers and wholesalers, distributing it to households and other consumers.

What’s included in the Candy Production in Nova Scotia?

The Candy Production in Nova Scotia includes soft candy production (e.g. marshmallows and jelly candy), hard candy production (e.g. lollipops), chewing gum production and other nonchocolate candy production. Related terms covered in the Candy Production in Nova Scotia industry report includes candy with a soft and chewy texture, such as marshmallow and jelly, candy with a hard and brittle texture; often made of candy cane, boiled sugar candy and candy pops and does not typically possess the sophisticated ingredients of soft candies, a large vessel, such as a cistern, tub or barrel, used in candy production, the boost in efficiency of production as the number of goods being produced increases, goods produced under a retailer's brand name often positioned as lower-cost alternatives to branded products and when producers charge consumers a price for their product that is more than its nominal value.

Industry Performance of the Candy Production industry in Nova Scotia

Benchmark the Candy Production in Nova Scotia industry performance with all NS Census Metropolitan Area and national performance.

Candy Production in Nova Scotia

#6 in Highest Revenue 0.8% of province's GDP
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Candy Production in Canada


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Key Drivers of the Candy Production industry in Nova Scotia

See how key industry drivers, such as population, net migration, private investment in residential construction, per capita disposable income, total health expenditure and canadian effective exchange rate index are impacting Candy Production in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Economic Indicators

Population
Net Migration
Private Investment in Residential Construction

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Canada Key External Drivers

Per capita disposable income
Total health expenditure
Canadian effective exchange rate index

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Census Metropolitan Area Data of the Candy Production industry in Nova Scotia

Access proprietary data on Census Metropolitan Area in the Candy Production in Nova Scotia, such as Halifax and Truro. Data includes figures on revenue, establishments, employees and wages by Census Metropolitan Areas.

Key Statistics of the Candy Production industry in Nova Scotia

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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Candy Production industry in Nova Scotia in 2025?

The market size of the Candy Production industry in Nova Scotia is $12.6m in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Candy Production industry in Nova Scotia in 2025?

There are 2 businesses in the Candy Production industry in Nova Scotia, which has been declining at an average annual rate of -7.8% from 2020 to 2025.

Has the Candy Production industry in Nova Scotia grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Candy Production industry in Nova Scotia has been declining at an average annual rate of -1.8% from 2020 to 2025.

How many employees in the Candy Production industry in Nova Scotia in 2025?

There are 57 employees in the Candy Production industry in Nova Scotia, which has been growing at an average annual rate of 11.6% from 2020 to 2025.