Menthol Candy Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Parent Product
Hard Candy
HS Code
170490
Last Updated
2026-10-08
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Menthol Candy market coverage spans 137 countries.
- 71 exporter companies and 105 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 927 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 18 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-10-08.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Menthol Candy
Analyze 927 supplier-linked transactions across the top 18 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Menthol Candy.
Menthol Candy Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Menthol Candy: United States (+878.2%), Peru (+149.5%), Russia (+79.5%).
Menthol Candy Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-11, benchmark Menthol Candy country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Menthol Candy transaction unit prices: Indonesia (3.28 USD / kg), Mexico (2.80 USD / kg), Brazil (2.22 USD / kg), India (1.41 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | +11.9% | 486 | 2.90 USD / kg (270,470.87 kg) | 2.83 USD / kg (236,907.61 kg) | 2.81 USD / kg (129,914.546 kg) | 2.71 USD / kg (147,336.8 kg) | 2.60 USD / kg (155,857.339 kg) | 2.80 USD / kg (160,749.03 kg) | ||||||
| Brazil | -32.0% | 278 | 2.15 USD / kg (46,753.36 kg) | 2.15 USD / kg (74,604.23 kg) | 2.10 USD / kg (19,737.92 kg) | 2.10 USD / kg (60,970.48 kg) | 2.15 USD / kg (38,735.03 kg) | 2.22 USD / kg (76,000.04 kg) | ||||||
| India | -13.6% | 12 | - (-) | 4.12 USD / kg (6,765.12 kg) | - (-) | 4.79 USD / kg (19,267.2 kg) | 1.22 USD / kg (9,072 kg) | 1.41 USD / kg (777.6 kg) | ||||||
| Peru | +149.5% | 5 | 2.82 USD / kg (360 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Argentina | - | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ecuador | +49.2% | 12 | 3.17 USD / kg (17,940.2 kg) | 2.68 USD / kg (2,945.6 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.89 USD / kg (1,800 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Indonesia | - | 4 | - (-) | 1.44 USD / kg (-) | 3.28 USD / kg (3,113.98 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.28 USD / kg (2,973.01 kg) | ||||||
| El Salvador | - | 44 | 8.43 USD / kg (1,316.99 kg) | 7.46 USD / kg (2,887.12 kg) | 7.51 USD / kg (3,422.76 kg) | 7.72 USD / kg (2,047.258 kg) | 7.59 USD / kg (2,419 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ukraine | +0.0% | 58 | 1.95 USD / kg (28,790 kg) | 1.95 USD / kg (33,910 kg) | 1.95 USD / kg (15,990 kg) | 1.95 USD / kg (16,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Turkiye | -26.7% | 6 | - (-) | 2.89 USD / kg (3,882.82 kg) | 1.88 USD / kg (4,838.4 kg) | 4.51 USD / kg (3,024 kg) | - (-) | - (-) |
Menthol Candy Global Supply Chain Coverage
176 companies
71 exporters and 105 importers are mapped for Menthol Candy.
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Menthol Candy Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
71 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Menthol Candy. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Menthol Candy Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
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(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 11
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers, Online Retail And Fulfillment
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing, Retail
Exporting Countries: Brazil, Dominican Republic, Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Peru, Colombia, Canada, United States
Supplying Products: Standard Biscuits & Cookies, Chewing Gum, Hard Candy +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 13
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing, Retail
Exporting Countries: Honduras, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Peru, Guatemala, Colombia, Canada, United States
Supplying Products: Standard Biscuits & Cookies, Chewing Gum, Chewy Candy +5
(Ukraine)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Hungary, Georgia, Turkiye, Azerbaijan, Lithuania, Uzbekistan, Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, Kazakhstan
Supplying Products: Filled Chocolates, Toffee, White Chocolate +5
(Brazil)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Wholesalers, Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing, Others, Trade
Exporting Countries: Turkiye, India, United States, Mexico, Paraguay, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Argentina
Supplying Products: Chewing Gum, Hard Candy, Compound Chocolate +5
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Dominican Republic, United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Paraguay, Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador
Supplying Products: Filled Biscuits & Cookies, Chewy Candy, Chocolate Wafers +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States, Iraq, Jordan, New Zealand, Kenya, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Taiwan
Supplying Products: Chewing Gum, Hard Candy, Fruit Flavored Candies +5
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Menthol Candy Global Exporter Coverage
71 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Menthol Candy (HS Code 170490) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 418,968,203.045 kg | 2,088,846,663.011 USD |
| 2 | Mexico | 342,442,606 kg | 1,215,489,805 USD |
| 3 | Belgium | 218,452,302.248 kg | 1,012,744,683.418 USD |
| 4 | Netherlands | 197,998,040 kg | 1,000,347,892.681 USD |
| 5 | Spain | 241,134,427.227 kg | 931,134,615.179 USD |
| 6 | Turkiye | 307,315,059 kg | 858,806,770 USD |
| 7 | Poland | 132,029,550.497 kg | 755,181,771 USD |
| 8 | United States | 158,396,951 kg | 730,588,600 USD |
| 9 | Canada | 123,474,695 kg | 584,489,983.368 USD |
| 10 | Italy | 67,859,813 kg | 375,174,983.53 USD |
Menthol Candy Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Menthol Candy Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
105 importer companies are mapped for Menthol Candy demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Menthol Candy Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Colombia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers, Others
Value Chain Roles: Panama, Ecuador, Mexico
(Peru)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Chile, Colombia
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Kazakhstan
(Dominican Republic)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Others
Value Chain Roles: Mexico
(Chile)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-20
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Others
Value Chain Roles: Chile
(Peru)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia
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Global Importer Coverage
105 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Menthol Candy.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Menthol Candy (HS Code 170490) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 812,339,750.415 kg | 3,185,474,767 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 208,827,256.744 kg | 1,074,021,606.964 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 141,113,830.225 kg | 680,267,068.245 USD |
| 4 | Canada | 151,991,647.284 kg | 652,996,642.568 USD |
| 5 | Poland | 92,337,118.726 kg | 397,351,437 USD |
| 6 | Sweden | 93,762,463.832 kg | 390,517,938.288 USD |
| 7 | Belgium | 65,165,909.735 kg | 332,381,041.584 USD |
| 8 | South Korea | 61,188,845.274 kg | 325,853,685 USD |
| 9 | Australia | 62,177,771.336 kg | 303,508,148.352 USD |
| 10 | Italy | 52,373,107.402 kg | 254,631,974.23 USD |
Menthol Candy Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormHard Candy / Lozenge
Industry PositionBranded Packaged Confectionery
Market
Menthol candy sits in the sugar confectionery segment, usually traded as hard candy or lozenges under HS 1704. Production is centered in major confectionery hubs in Europe, North America, and Asia, while brands such as Halls, Mentos, Ricola, and Fisherman's Friend define the global mint and menthol niche. Demand comes from breath-freshening use, convenience retail, and warmer-market positioning where the product is sold as a refreshing candy, plus seasonal throat-soothing demand in some markets. Cross-border trade is shaped by food-additive rules, sweetener rules, and whether a product is treated as candy or as a lozenge.
Market GrowthGrowing (2020-2024)World imports for HS 1704 rose steadily from 2020 to 2024, with a strong multi-year uptrend.
Major Producing Countries
- BrazilLarge sugar-confectionery manufacturing and export base
- GermanyMajor European confectionery manufacturing and export base
- ThailandImportant Asian candy and mint-product manufacturing hub
- ChinaLarge mass-market confectionery producer
- United StatesLarge branded candy producer and major consumer market
- FranceMajor confectionery manufacturer and exporter
- IndiaLarge domestic confectionery market and important mint ingredient base
- NetherlandsManufacturing and EU distribution hub
- BelgiumStrong sugar-confectionery export base
- MexicoLarge branded candy market with regional export presence
Major Exporting Countries
- BrazilTop chapter-17 exporter in ITC Trade Map data; broad sugar-confectionery export base
- GermanyMajor European confectionery exporter
- ThailandImportant Asian candy exporter
- ChinaLarge mass-market confectionery exporter
- United StatesLarge branded confectionery exporter
- FranceMajor confectionery exporter
- IndiaGrowing confectionery exporter
- NetherlandsEU distribution and re-export hub with confectionery output
- BelgiumStrong sugar-confectionery exporter
- MexicoRegional confectionery exporter
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesLargest import market in the ITC chapter-17 import ranking
- ChinaMajor consumer and import market
- IndonesiaLarge import market for packaged sweets
- GermanyMajor import and distribution market
- United KingdomLarge consumer market with significant confectionery imports
- ItalyMajor confectionery consumption market
- SpainLarge consumer market with strong retail demand
- CanadaMajor import market in North America
- South KoreaImportant premium confectionery import market
- NetherlandsEU gateway and redistribution hub
Specification
Major VarietiesOriginal menthol, Peppermint, Spearmint, Mint-eucalyptus, Sugar-free mint
Physical Attributes
- Small hard pieces or lozenges
- Strong mint aroma
- Cooling mouthfeel from menthol
- Often sold in rolls, pouches, tins, or flow-wrap packs
Compositional Metrics
- Low moisture / low water activity
- Menthol and mint flavor content varies by formulation
- Sugar-free lines often use polyols or high-intensity sweeteners
Packaging
- Roll packs
- Pouches
- Tins
- Flow-wrap sachets
- Blister-style packs in some markets
ProcessingMenthol and mint flavor are typically added late in cooking to limit volatilizationHigh-boil sugar matrix provides long shelf lifeSugar-free variants often use polyols and tighter hygroscopicity control
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Sugar, glucose syrup, and flavor inputs are sourced -> syrup is cooked -> menthol and mint flavor are added -> mass is formed or deposited -> pieces are cooled -> product is wrapped and packed -> ambient retail distribution
Demand Drivers
- Breath-freshening and on-the-go refreshment
- Convenience store and impulse purchase behavior
- Seasonal cold-weather throat-soothing demand in some markets
- Travel retail and single-serve formats
Temperature
- Ambient shipping is typical, but heat and humidity can make pieces sticky and weaken menthol aroma
- Dry warehousing is important to protect texture and packaging integrity
Shelf Life
- Sealed packs have a long shelf life, but aroma and texture decline if packaging loses its moisture barrier
- Quality is most sensitive to heat, humidity, and fragrance migration
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighMenthol candy is sold as confectionery in some markets and as a throat lozenge or refreshment product in others, so different rules on food-category classification, additives, sweeteners, and health claims can trigger reformulation or customs delays.Keep formulations within Codex GSFA and destination-market rules, and avoid therapeutic claims unless the product is registered for them.
Input Price Volatility MediumSugar, glucose syrup, packaging, and mint-flavor inputs can move sharply with commodity, energy, and freight costs, pressuring margins in a low-ticket category.Use multi-origin sourcing and price hedges for key inputs where possible.
Flavor Ingredient Concentration MediumNatural menthol and mint-oil supply is concentrated in a few origins, especially India and the United States, so weather or crop shocks can tighten supply for premium or sugar-free lines that rely on natural flavor systems.Qualify synthetic and natural flavor alternatives and keep safety stocks for key flavor inputs.
Heat and Humidity MediumHigh temperatures and moisture can make hard candy sticky, deform packs, and reduce menthol aroma intensity during transit or storage.Use moisture-barrier packs, pallet protection, and dry ambient warehousing.
Sustainability
- Single-use packaging waste from rolls, pouches, and wrappers
- Sugarcane water and energy use in the upstream sweetener chain
- Mint-flavor input sourcing can be sensitive to irrigation stress in origin regions
Labor & Social
- Labor conditions in sugarcane harvesting and sugar refining supply chains
- Worker safety in high-speed confectionery packaging plants
FAQ
What global trade category does menthol candy fall under?It is usually treated as sugar confectionery not containing cocoa, which Codex food category 05.2 covers for hard and soft candy.
Which brands are most associated with menthol candy globally?Halls, Mentos, Ricola, and Fisherman's Friend are prominent global brands in the mint and menthol confectionery space.
What matters most in storage and shipping?Keep it sealed, dry, and away from heat so the pieces do not get sticky and the menthol aroma does not fade.
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Menthol Candy Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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Andorra
United Arab Emirates
Albania
Armenia
Argentina
Austria
Australia
Azerbaijan
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Barbados
Belgium
Burkina Faso
All country market pages: Bulgaria, Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Brazil, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Canada, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Switzerland, Ivory Coast, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Egypt, Spain, Ethiopia, Finland, Fiji, France, Gabon, United Kingdom, Gambia, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Honduras, Croatia, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, India, Iran, Iceland, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Japan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Laos, Sri Lanka, Lesotho, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mexico, Malaysia, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Netherlands, Norway, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Pakistan, Poland, Puerto Rico, Portugal, Paraguay, Qatar, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Singapore, Slovenia, Slovakia, Senegal, El Salvador, Swaziland, Togo, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Tunisia, Turkiye, Taiwan, Tanzania, Ukraine, Uganda, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela, Vietnam, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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