Chocolate Market, By Type (Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, and White Chocolate), By Category (Everyday Chocolate, Premium Chocolate, and Seasonal Chocolate), By Sales Channel (Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Independent Retailers, and Convenience Stores), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) - Trends, Analysis and Forecast till 2034

Report Code: PMI79419 | Publish Date: March 2024 | No. of Pages: 180

Global Chocolate Market By Type Overview

Introduction

Chocolate Market was valued at US$ 126.7 Billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.50% to reach US$ 341.3 Billion by 2034.

Chocolate Market encompasses the production, distribution, and consumption of chocolate and chocolate-based products. Chocolate is a popular and widely consumed confectionery item globally, made from cocoa beans, sugar, and often other ingredients such as milk and nuts. It is available in various forms, including bars, truffles, pralines, and other confectionery items.

Dividing this target market into segments:

Chocolate Market is segmented based on Type, Category, Sales Channel and Region.

Type Insight

On the basis of Type, the target market is segmented into Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, and White Chocolate.

Category Insight

On the basis of Category, the target market is segmented into Everyday Chocolate, Premium Chocolate, and Seasonal Chocolate.

Sales Channel Insight

On the basis of Sales Channel, the target market is segmented into Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Independent Retailers, and Convenience Stores.

Global Chocolate Market By Type Dynamics

Drivers

Restrains

Global Consumer Demand

Fluctuations in Cocoa Prices

Premiumization and Artisanal Trends

Supply Chain Challenges

Innovations and Flavor Varieties

Premiumization Challenges

Cocoa Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing

 

Global Chocolate Market By Type Segmentation

Regional Insights:

On region the target market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa.

North America market is estimated to witness a significantly high revenue share over the forecast period due to rising investment and funding.

o   High per capita chocolate consumption.

o   Demand for premium and artisanal chocolates.

o   Growing interest in dark chocolate and health-conscious options.

o   Seasonal trends influencing sales during holidays.

Asia Pacific market is estimated to witness a fastest revenue share over the forecast period.

o   Increasing middle-class population and rising disposable income.

o   Adoption of Western lifestyles and preferences.

o   Growing awareness of premium and imported chocolate brands.

o   Seasonal gifting traditions boosting chocolate sales.

Report Scope:

Attribute

Details

Base year for estimation

2023

Forecast period

2024 – 2034

Market representation

Revenue in USD Billion & CAGR from 2024 to 2034

Market Segmentation

By Type - Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, and White Chocolate

By Category - Everyday Chocolate, Premium Chocolate, and Seasonal Chocolate

By Sales Channel - Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Independent Retailers, and Convenience Stores

Regional scope

North America - U.S., Canada

Europe - UK, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Russia, Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific - Japan, India, China, South Korea, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific

Latin America - Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa - South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of Middle East & Africa

Report coverage

Revenue forecast, company share, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends

Segments Covered in the Report:

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2024 to 2034.

Global Chocolate Market By Type Key Players

The key players operating the Chocolate Market includes, Nestle SA, Mars Inc., Cadbury, Moonstruck Chocolatier Co., Ghirardelli Chocolate Co., Ferrero Group, Hershey Foods Corp., Barry Callebaut, Amul (GCMMF), and Mondelez International, Inc.

Recent Development:

The New Launched Product News

  •  In February 2023, Cadbury launches first range of non-HFSS chocolate with four new products under Cadbury Dairy Milk Fruitier & Nuttier. The Cadbury Dairy Milk Fruitier and Nuttier Trail Mix is a blend of nuts, fruits, and Cadbury chocolate. The nuts include roasted almonds, hazelnuts, cranberries, raisins, and sultanas. The Cadbury chocolate buttons are coated in cocoa powder. On the other hand, a layer of Cadbury Dairy Milk covers a mixture of fruits, crispies, chocolate, and crunchy nuts in the Cadbury Dairy Milk Fruitier and Nuttier Bars.
  • In April 2023, the initial product portfolio from Masqa, a high-end direct-to-consumer brand, introduced a variety of couverture chocolate bars, barks, and pebbles with creative flavors and exquisite culinary expertise, all available in rich and luscious flavors. The best culinary artisans handcraft Masqa's line of chocolate goods, which all offer an extraordinary experience and a passion for all things festive. Some of the traditional flavors found in milk chocolate bars like Classic Smooth and Chewy Crunch and dark chocolate bars like Dark Divine and Nutty Delight are among Masqa's chocolate product offerings. It also gives a unique take on these traditional chocolates with flavors like pink Himalayan salt, rose, and chilly.

Global Chocolate Market By Type Table of Contents

Research Objective and Assumption

  • Preface
  • Research Objectives
  • Study Scope
  • Years Considered for the study
  • Assumptions
  • Abbreviations

Research Methodology

  • Research data
  • Primary Data
    • Primary Interviews
    • Primary Breakdown
    • Key data from Primary Sources
    • Key Thickness Insights
  • Secondary Data
    • Major Secondary Sources
    • Secondary Sources
  • Market Estimation
  • Top-Down Approach
    • Approach for estimating Market Share by Top-Down Analysis (Supply Side)
  • Bottom-Up Approach
    • Approach for estimating market share by Bottom-up Analysis (Demand Side)
  • Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
  • Research Assumptions

Market Preview

  • Executive Summary
  • Key Findings—Global Outlook for medical carts Strategies
    • Key Questions this Study will Answer
    • Market Snippet, By Type
    • Market Snippet, By Category
    • Market Snippet, By Sales Channel
    • Market Snippet, By Region
  • Opportunity Map Analysis
  • Executive Summary—3 Big Predictions

Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

  • Market Dynamics
    • Drivers
    • Restrains
    • Market Opportunities
    • Market Trends
  • DR Impact Analysis
  • PEST Analysis
  • Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
  • Opportunity Orbit
  • Market Investment Feasibility Index
  • Macroeconomic Factor Analysis

Chocolate Market, By Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years, (US$ Bn)

  • Overview
    • Market Value and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Share Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • Segment Trends
  • Dark Chocolate
    • Overview
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Milk Chocolate
    • Overview
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • White Chocolate
    • Overview
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years

Chocolate Market, By Category, Forecast Period up to 10 Years, (US$ Bn)

  • Overview
    • Market Value and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Share Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • Segment Trends
  • Everyday Chocolate
    • Overview
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Premium Chocolate
    • Overview
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Seasonal Chocolate
    • Overview
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years

Chocolate Market, By Sales Channel, Forecast Period up to 10 Years, (US$ Bn)

  • Overview
    • Market Value and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Share Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • Segment Trends
  • Hypermarket & Supermarket 
    • Overview
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Independent Retailers
    • Overview
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Convenience Stores
    • Overview
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Convenience Stores
    • Overview
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years

Chocolate Market, By Region, Forecast Period up to 10 Years, (US$ Bn)

  • Overview
    • Market Value and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Share Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • Regional Trends
  • North America
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Category, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Sales Channel, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
      • U.S.
      • Canada
  • Europe
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Category, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Sales Channel, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
      • UK
      • France
      • Germany
      • Russia
      • Italy
      • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Category, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Sales Channel, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
      • India
      • Japan
      • South Korea
      • China
      • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Category, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Sales Channel, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Category, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Sales Channel, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • GCC
  • Israel
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East

Competitive Landscape

  • Heat Map Analysis
  • Market Presence and Specificity Analysis

Company Profiles

  • Nestle SA, Mars Inc.,
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Key Highlights
    • Financial Performance
    • Business Strategies
  • Cadbury,
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Key Highlights
    • Financial Performance
    • Business Strategies
  • Moonstruck Chocolatier Co.,
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Key Highlights
    • Financial Performance
    • Business Strategies
  • Ghirardelli Chocolate Co.,
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Key Highlights
    • Financial Performance
    • Business Strategies
  • Ferrero Group,
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Key Highlights
    • Financial Performance
    • Business Strategies
  • Hershey Foods Corp.,
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Key Highlights
    • Financial Performance
    • Business Strategies
  • Barry Callebaut, Amul (GCMMF),
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Key Highlights
    • Financial Performance
    • Business Strategies
  • Mondelez International, Inc.
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Key Highlights
    • Financial Performance
    • Business Strategies

The Last Word

  • Future Impact
  • About Us
  • Contact

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