Global Cocoa & Chocolate Competitive Landscape Professional Research Report 2025

Research Summary

Cocoa and chocolate are products derived from the seeds of the cocoa tree, Theobroma cacao. Cocoa refers to the processed and ground beans, while chocolate is the final product made from cocoa combined with other ingredients like sugar, milk, and sometimes additional flavors. The cocoa beans undergo a series of processes, including fermentation, drying, roasting, and grinding, to produce cocoa liquor, from which cocoa butter and cocoa powder are extracted. Cocoa powder is used in baking, hot beverages, and desserts, while cocoa butter is essential for chocolate＇s smooth texture. To make chocolate, cocoa liquor is mixed with cocoa butter and sugar, and other ingredients may be added, such as milk or flavors. The mixture is then conched, a process of grinding and mixing that improves the texture and taste. After conching, the chocolate is tempered and molded into various forms like bars or chips. Chocolate comes in different varieties, such as dark, milk, and white chocolate, each with distinct cocoa content and flavor profiles. Renowned for its delightful taste and versatility, cocoa and chocolate have become beloved treats enjoyed worldwide and are a significant part of various culinary and confectionery applications.

According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Cocoa & Chocolate market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.

The major global  manufacturers of Cocoa & Chocolate include Barry Callebaut, Cargill, Nestle SA, Mars, Hershey, Blommer Chocolate, FUJI OIL, Puratos, Cémoi, Irca, Foley＇s Candies LP, Olam, Kerry, Guittard, Ferrero, Ghirardelli, Alpezzi Chocolate, Valrhona, Republica Del Cacao, TCHO etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.

This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Cocoa & Chocolate. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Cocoa & Chocolate market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.

The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the Cocoa & Chocolate market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Cocoa & Chocolate industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.  

The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.

Global Key Manufacturers of Cocoa & Chocolate Include:

Barry Callebaut

Cargill

Nestle SA

Mars

Hershey

Blommer Chocolate

FUJI OIL

Puratos

Cémoi

Irca

Foley＇s Candies LP

Olam

Kerry

Guittard

Ferrero

Ghirardelli

Alpezzi Chocolate

Valrhona

Republica Del Cacao

TCHO

Cocoa & Chocolate Product Segment Include:

Cocoa

Chocolate

Cocoa & Chocolate Product Application Include:

Confectionery

Food & Beverage

Cosmetics

Pharmaceuticals

Chapter Scope

Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends

Chapter 2: Global Cocoa & Chocolate Industry PESTEL Analysis

Chapter 3: Global Cocoa & Chocolate Industry Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 4: Global Cocoa & Chocolate Major Regional Market Size (Revenue, Sales, Price) and Forecast Analysis

Chapter 5: Global Cocoa & Chocolate Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis

Chapter 6: North America Cocoa & Chocolate Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 7: Europe Cocoa & Chocolate Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 8: China Cocoa & Chocolate Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 9: APAC (Excl. China) Cocoa & Chocolate Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 10: Latin America Cocoa & Chocolate Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 11: Middle East and Africa Cocoa & Chocolate Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 12: Global Cocoa & Chocolate Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)

Chapter 13: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)

Chapter 14: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers

Chapter 15: Research Findings and Conclusion

Chapter 16: Methodology and Data Sources