Market Overview:
The global chocolate market reached a value of US$ 151.9 Billion in 2021. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 177.8 Billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 2.6% during 2022-2027. Keeping in mind the uncertainties of COVID-19, we are continuously tracking and evaluating the direct as well as the indirect influence of the pandemic on different end use industries. These insights are included in the report as a major market contributor.
Chocolate is a sweet, edible product made from roasted and ground cocoa beans. It is rich in carbohydrates, essential minerals, and various alkaloids, such as phenethylamine, theobromine, flavonoids, and caffeine, which help lowers the risk of cardiovascular and Parkinson’s diseases. Its moderate consumption promotes serotonin that exhibits anti-depressant properties. Besides this, it improves blood flow, helps protect cells from inflammation, boosts energy levels, and improves the immune system. Presently, chocolate is available in various shapes and forms and used in preparing confectionaries, beverages, and bakery products.
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At present, the rising popularity of chocolate-based food items and confectionaries is catalyzing the demand for chocolate across the globe. In addition, the increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases due to unhealthy dietary patterns, along with rising awareness among individuals about the health benefits of consuming chocolates in moderation, represents one of the key factors positively influencing the market. This, coupled with the expansion of hotels, restaurants, coffee centers, and bakeries and the emerging trend of food vlogging, is contributing to the market growth. Apart from this, the increasing consumer reliance on online shopping, coupled with the burgeoning e-commerce industry, is offering a favorable market outlook. Furthermore, shifting consumer preference towards molded chocolates that are infused with numerous additional flavors and nuts, raisins, almonds, and other dry fruits is offering lucrative growth opportunities to manufacturers. Moreover, key market players are focusing on introducing chocolate variants made without additives, preservatives, and refined sugar, which is expected to expand their consumer base and propel the market growth.
Key Market Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global chocolate market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2022-2027. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, product form, application, pricing and distribution.
Breakup by Product Type:
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Milk chocolate represents the most popular product type as it is extensively used in the formulation of beverages and confectionery products, such as cakes, milkshakes, and croissants.
Breakup by Product Form:
At present, countlines account for the majority of the total market share.
Breakup by Application:
- Food Products
- Bakery Products
- Sugar Confectionery
- Desserts
- Others
- Beverages
- Others
Chocolates presently find extensive application in the production of different food products, such as shakes, cakes and hot chocolates.
Breakup by Pricing:
- Everyday Chocolate
- Premium Chocolate
- Seasonal Chocolate
Everyday chocolate holds the largest market segment due to its easy availability across online and offline channels at affordable rates.
Breakup by Distribution:
- Direct Sales (B2B)
- Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
- Convenience Stores
- Online Stores
- Others
Chocolates are widely available in supermarkets and hypermarkets as they are easily accessible and provide a wide range of products.
Breakup by Region:
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- North America
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
North America exhibits a clear dominance in the market as it is a major supplier of cocoa beans. Moreover, the impulse purchase of chocolate is strengthening the market in the region.
Competitive Landscape:
The report has also analysed the competitive landscape of the market with some of the key players being Arcor, Barry Callebaut, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG, Chocolaterie Guylian, Ferrero International, Mars Incorporated, Meiji Co. Ltd., Mondelez International Inc. (Kraft Foods), Moonstruck Chocolate Company, Nestlé S.A., The Hershey Company, etc.
Report Coverage:
Report Features |
Details |
Base Year of the Analysis |
2021 |
Historical Period |
2016-2021 |
Forecast Period |
2022-2027 |
Units |
US$ Billion |
Segment Coverage |
Product Type, Product Form, Application, Pricing, Distribution, Region |
Region Covered |
Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
Countries Covered |
United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico |
Companies Covered |
Arcor, Barry Callebaut, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG, Chocolaterie Guylian, Ferrero International, Mars Incorporated, Meiji Co. Ltd., Mondelez International Inc. (Kraft Foods), Moonstruck Chocolate Company, Nestlé S.A. and The Hershey Company |
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