Sugar confectionery; chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated, not containing cocoa

HS code 170410 covers a wide range of sugar-based confectionery products, including chewing gum, hard candies, and other sweets. This industry plays a significant role in the global food and beverage sector, catering to consumer demand for indulgent treats and snacks. The production and trade of these products are important economic activities, contributing to employment, revenue, and international trade flows.

The manufacturing of sugar confectionery and chewing gum typically involves a series of key steps. These include mixing and cooking the sugar-based ingredients, forming the desired shapes, and applying any additional coatings or flavorings. Specialized equipment such as cooking kettles, extruders, and molding machines are often used to ensure consistent quality and efficient production.

The main inputs required for this industry include refined sugar, glucose, and other sweeteners, as well as various flavoring agents, coloring additives, and gum base for chewing gum. Manufacturers may also utilize packaging materials, such as wrappers and containers, to protect and present the final products. Machinery and equipment for the production process are also essential inputs.

The primary outputs of this industry are 170410 Sugar confectionery; chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated, not containing cocoa, which are then consumed by a wide range of end-users, including individual consumers, retailers, and other food and beverage manufacturers. These products may be further incorporated into 180690 Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, 190590 Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets of a kind suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products, and other confectionery or snack items.