The chocolate market is expected to grow from USD 138.5 billion in 2020 to USD 200.4 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period 2021-2028.
Chocolate is by far the most consumed sweet treat across the globe. People all around the world love to indulge themselves in chocolate because it not only tastes good but is known for its health benefits. Chocolates are typically made from cocoa butter, sugar, milk, cocoa seeds and are often mixed with different flavors, fruits and nuts. Chocolates are also regarded as an expression of love, a token of gratitude and appreciation. People gift chocolate hampers and boxes on special occasions, and this has added to the growing popularity of chocolate. They come in various sizes and are used as seasonal gifts.
The factors driving the market are the taste and preferences of the consumers, change in the lifestyle of the consumers, the health benefits of chocolate, such as; the consumption of chocolate can reduce stress levels and elevate the mood. The application of chocolates is rapidly expanding in the convenience foods sector which is a key driving factor for the market's growth. The factors restraining the growth of the chocolate market are the volatile prices of the raw materials and the heavy dependency on African nations for the supply of raw materials. As there are health concerns as well, manufacturing low-sugar, low-calorie chocolates is an excellent opportunity to expand the market.
This study delivers a comprehensive analysis of type, distribution channels and region. The type segment includes white chocolate, milk chocolate and dark chocolate. The milk chocolate segment held the largest market share in 2020 owing to its wide popularity and strategic marketing. White chocolates are widely used in the preparation of various confectionaries and bakery products which has increased the demand significantly. However, since 2020, an inclination towards products with dark chocolate is observed due to its health benefits, and the demand for dark chocolate is expected to grow during the forecast period. The distribution channel segment includes convenience stores, supermarkets & hypermarkets, and online sales. The supermarket & hypermarket segment held the largest market share in 2020 due to the high availability at supermarkets & hypermarkets. However, online sales have witnessed significant growth as many consumers are purchasing chocolates online amidst the global pandemic.
The market has been divided into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America. Europe was found to be holding the largest market share in 2020 owing to the enormous popularity of dark chocolate, which has led to an increase in the consumption of various products of dark chocolate. North America also held a significant market share due to the introduction of innovative products by notable brands. Asia-Pacific is growing with the fastest CAGR due to the influence of western culture and the appealing campaigns by reputed brands, which has influenced the consumers to increase the consumption of chocolates.
Some of the major players operating in the chocolate market are Meiji Co Ltd, August Storck KG, Ezaki Glico Co. Ltd.,Nestle SA, Mondelez International (Cadbury), Mars Inc,The Australian Carob Co., Kraft Foods, Moonstruck Chocolatier Co., Fererro Group, Barry Callebaut, Lindt&Sprüngli AG,Hershey Foods Corporation, Arcor, and Ghirardelli Chocolate Co.
Chocolate Market Analysis and Forecast, Type
Chocolate Market Analysis and Forecast, Distribution Channel
Chocolate Market Analysis and Forecast, Region
Report Description:
1. Introduction
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Research Scope
1.4. Currency
1.5. Key Target Audience
2. Research Methodology and Assumptions
3. Executive Summary
4. Premium Insights
4.1. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.2. Value Chain Analysis
4.3. Top Investment Pockets
4.3.1. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Type
4.3.2. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Distribution channel
4.3.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region
4.4. Industry Trends
5. Market Dynamics
5.1. Market Evaluation
5.2. Drivers
5.2.1. Taste and preferences of the consumer
5.2.2. Health benefits from the consumption of chocolate
5.3. Restraints
5.3.1. Volatile prices of the raw materials
5.4. Opportunities
5.4.1. Manufacturing low-sugar, low-calorie chocolates
6. Global Chocolate Market Analysis and Forecast, By Type
6.1. Segment Overview
6.2. White chocolate
6.3. Milk chocolate
6.4. Dark chocolate
7. Global Chocolate Market Analysis and Forecast, By Distribution channel
7.1. Segment Overview
7.2. Convenience store
7.3. Supermarket & Hypermarket
7.4. Online sales
8. Global Chocolate Market Analysis and Forecast, By Regional Analysis
8.1. Segment Overview
8.2. North America
8.2.1. U.S.
8.2.2. Canada
8.2.3. Mexico
8.3. Europe
8.3.1. Germany
8.3.2. France
8.3.3. U.K.
8.3.4. Italy
8.3.5. Spain
8.4. Asia-Pacific
8.4.1. Japan
8.4.2. China
8.4.3. India
8.5. South America
8.5.1. Brazil
8.6. Middle East and Africa
8.6.1. UAE
8.6.2. South Africa
9. Global Chocolate Market-Competitive Landscape
9.1. Overview
9.2. Market Share of Key Players in Global Chocolate Market
9.2.1. Global Company Market Share
9.2.2. Europe Company Market Share
9.2.3. North America Company Market Share
9.2.4. Asia-Pacific Company Market Share
9.3. Competitive Situations and Trends
9.3.1. Distribution channel Launches and Developments
9.3.2. Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements
9.3.3. Mergers & Acquisitions
9.3.4. Expansions
10. Company Profiles
10.1. Nestle SA
10.1.1. Business Overview
10.1.2. Company Snapshot
10.1.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.1.4. Company Distribution channel Portfolio
10.1.5. Recent Developments
10.1.6. SWOT Analysis
10.2. The Australian Carob Co.
10.2.1. Business Overview
10.2.2. Company Snapshot
10.2.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.2.4. Company Distribution channel Portfolio
10.2.5. Recent Developments
10.2.6. SWOT Analysis
10.3. Ferrero Group
10.3.1. Business Overview
10.3.2. Company Snapshot
10.3.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.3.4. Company Distribution channel Portfolio
10.3.5. Recent Developments
10.3.6. SWOT Analysis
10.4. Hershey Foods Corporation
10.4.1. Business Overview
10.4.2. Company Snapshot
10.4.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.4.4. Company Distribution channel Portfolio
10.4.5. Recent Developments
10.4.6. SWOT Analysis
10.5. Barry Callebaut
10.5.1. Business Overview
10.5.2. Company Snapshot
10.5.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.5.4. Company Distribution channel Portfolio
10.5.5. Recent Developments
10.5.6. SWOT Analysis
10.6. Lindt&Sprüngli AG
10.6.1. Business Overview
10.6.2. Company Snapshot
10.6.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.6.4. Company Distribution channel Portfolio
10.6.5. Recent Developments
10.6.6. SWOT Analysis
10.7. Mondelez International (Cadbury)
10.7.1. Business Overview
10.7.2. Company Snapshot
10.7.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.7.4. Company Distribution channel Portfolio
10.7.5. Recent Developments
10.7.6. SWOT Analysis
10.8. Mars Inc.
10.8.1. Business Overview
10.8.2. Company Snapshot
10.8.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.8.4. Company Distribution channel Portfolio
10.8.5. Recent Developments
10.8.6. SWOT Analysis
10.9. Meiji Co Ltd
10.9.1. Business Overview
10.9.2. Company Snapshot
10.9.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.9.4. Company Distribution channel Portfolio
10.9.5. Recent Developments
10.9.6. SWOT Analysis
10.10. August Storck KG
10.10.1. Business Overview
10.10.2. Company Snapshot
10.10.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.10.4. Company Distribution channel Portfolio
10.10.5. Recent Developments
10.10.6. SWOT Analysis
10.11. Ezaki Glico Co. Ltd.
10.11.1. Business Overview
10.11.2. Company Snapshot
10.11.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.11.4. Company Distribution channel Portfolio
10.11.5. Recent Developments
10.11.6. SWOT Analysis
10.12. Arcor
10.12.1. Business Overview
10.12.2. Company Snapshot
10.12.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.12.4. Company Distribution channel Portfolio
10.12.5. Recent Developments
10.12.6. SWOT Analysis
10.13. Kraft Foods
10.13.1. Business Overview
10.13.2. Company Snapshot
10.13.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.13.4. Company Distribution channel Portfolio
10.13.5. Recent Developments
10.13.6. SWOT Analysis
10.14. Moonstruck Chocolatier Co.
10.14.1. Business Overview
10.14.2. Company Snapshot
10.14.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.14.4. Company Distribution channel Portfolio
10.14.5. Recent Developments
10.14.6. SWOT Analysis
10.15. Ghirardelli Chocolate Co.
10.15.1. Business Overview
10.15.2. Company Snapshot
10.15.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.15.4. Company Distribution channel Portfolio
10.15.5. Recent Developments
10.15.6. SWOT Analysis
List of Table
1. Global Chocolate Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
2. Global White chocolate, Chocolate Market, By Region, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
3. GlobalMilk chocolate, Chocolate Market, By Region, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
4. GlobalDark chocolate, Chocolate Market, By Region, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
5. Global Chocolate Market, By Distribution channel, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
6. Global Convenience stores, Chocolate Market, By Region, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
7. Global Supermarket & Hypermarket, Chocolate Market, By Region, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
8. Global Online sales, Chocolate Market, By Region, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
9. North America Chocolate Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
10. North America Chocolate Market, By Distribution channel, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
11. U.S. Chocolate Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
12. U.S. Chocolate Market, By Distribution channel, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
13. Canada Chocolate Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
14. CanadaChocolate Market, By Distribution channel, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
15. Mexico Chocolate Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
16. Mexico Chocolate Market, By Distribution channel, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
17. Europe Chocolate Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
18. Europe Chocolate Market, By Distribution channel, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
19. Germany Chocolate Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
20. Germany Chocolate Market, By Distribution channel, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
21. France Chocolate Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
22. France Chocolate Market, By Distribution channel, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
23. U.K. Chocolate Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
24. U.K. Chocolate Market, By Distribution channel, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
25. Italy Chocolate Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
26. Italy Chocolate Market, By Distribution channel, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
27. Spain Chocolate Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
28. Spain Chocolate Market, By Distribution channel, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
29. Asia Pacific Chocolate Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
30. Asia Pacific Chocolate Market, By Distribution channel, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
31. Japan Chocolate Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
32. Japan Chocolate Market, By Distribution channel, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
33. China Chocolate Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
34. China Chocolate Market, By Distribution channel, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
35. India Chocolate Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
36. India Chocolate Market, By Distribution channel, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
37. South America Chocolate Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
38. South America Chocolate Market, By Distribution channel, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
39. Brazil Chocolate Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
40. Brazil Chocolate Market, By Distribution channel, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
41. Middle East and Africa Chocolate Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
42. Middle East and Africa Chocolate Market, By Distribution channel, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
43. UAE Chocolate Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
44. UAE Chocolate Market, By Distribution channel, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
45. South Africa Chocolate Market, By Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
46. South Africa Chocolate Market, By Distribution channel, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
List of Figures
1. Global Chocolate Market Segmentation
2. Global Chocolate Market: Research Methodology
3. Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach
4. Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach
5. Data Triangulation
6. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
7. Value Chain Analysis
8. Global Chocolate Market Attractiveness Analysis By Type
9. Global Chocolate Market Attractiveness Analysis By Distribution channel
10. Global Chocolate Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region
11. Global Chocolate Market: Dynamics
12. Global Chocolate Market Share by Type (2021 & 2028)
13. Global Chocolate Market Share by Distribution channel (2021 & 2028)
14. Global Chocolate Market Share by Regions (2021 & 2028)
15. Global Chocolate Market Share by Company (2020)
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