Chocolate Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

There are only few people out there that don’t love chocolate, and the sales show it: U.S. chocolate market alone is a whopping $21 billion. One of the newest innovations within the market is organic chocolate, introduce as a result of the consumers demands. But the genuine, top player of contemporary chocolate industry is premium/gourmet chocolate. Actually, the sales of premium chocolate has continue to expand and grow at a quicker pace than normal, every day chocolate. The creation and development of the chocolate market depended on a New World and Old World partnership. Coenrad Van Houten used his expertise as a Dutch cocoa manufacturer to use a pressing technique to remove the majority of the cocoa butter from the bean in 1828. The cocoa powder that remained was much easier to mix together with water because it came out thinner and defatted. Van Houten then proceed to develop a specific process to treat the cocoa powder he created with alkaline salts, a method know named “Dutching”. This made cocoa powder easier to prepare and digest, so Van Houten consequently took the initial steps getting closer to the manufacturing of chocolate on a mass scale, spreading it around for mass consumption. Milton Hershey, a Mennonite from Pennsylvania, is credited for the proper developments in the processes for pressing chocolate that would eventually lead it to being sold at economical prices, for increased distribution. European manufactures generally maintained a high focus on the taste of chocolate rather than the business side and economy behind the chocolate industry. Market Research.com provides not only valuable knowledge into the trends, products, and innovations driving the present and future of the chocolate world, but also offers analysis far more in-depth into the effects of major player moves such as Lindt’s acquisition of Russell Stover.
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Chocolate Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Chocolate Confectionery in Canada

    ... have gained popularity. Moreover, there has been a notable shift towards healthier indulgence in the post-COVID-19 era, with consumers paying increased attention to product labels and seeking options with reduced sugar content and functional benefits. ... Read More

  • Chocolate Confectionery in Belgium

    ... social events such as weddings and corporate gatherings, the demand for chocolate for gifting decreased. Sales of chocolate in Belgium fell in both retail volume and current value terms in 2020. This decline was primarily ... Read More

  • Chocolate Confectionery in Malaysia

    ... is showing a particular focus on diversifying its product offerings - strategy evident with the launch of Kit Kat Dark Cookies towards the end of the review period; the new variant offers a novel flavour ... Read More

  • Chocolate Confectionery in Singapore

    ... as reducing production costs by pushing product ranges which are lower-cost, or reformulating their existing product ranges to refresh the products with lower-cost ingredients. Increasingly, many companies have been adding wafers or fruits into their ... Read More

  • Chocolate Confectionery in Thailand

    ... country. As such, this revival is benefitting snacks – including chocolate. Indeed, chocolate confectionery is seeing healthy growth across the main subcategories, such as tablets, and chocolate pouches and bags. The success of tablets is ... Read More

  • Chocolate Confectionery in Vietnam

    ... disposable income to spend on non-essential items, including chocolate confectionery, which limited growth within the category as a whole. Indeed, chocolate confectionery is widely considered to comprise of inherently high-priced, imported products, despite the fact ... Read More

  • Chocolate Confectionery in the United Kingdom

    ... which led to increasing costs in transportation, energy, labour and raw materials, such as sugar, milk and cocoa beans. At the same time, local consumers experienced shrinking disposable incomes due to the rising prices of ... Read More

  • Chocolate Confectionery in China

    ... chocolate confectionery is expected to return to growth in 2023. With the reopening of bricks-and-mortar stores and the recovery of logistics, sales of chocolate confectionery are expected to rebound, benefiting from the increase in product ... Read More

  • Chocolate Confectionery in Italy

    ... to pre-Coronavirus (COVID-19) lifestyles, with the pandemic largely under control, favoured products that are generally purchased to celebrate holiday periods and occasions, such as Easter and Christmas. Inevitably, due to a spike in the rate ... Read More

  • Chocolate Confectionery in France

    ... weather, which hindered purchases during certain months of the year. The category also continued to suffer from the fallout of two salmonella outbreaks linked to chocolate produced in Belgium, with 81 French people having been ... Read More

  • Chocolate Confectionery in Indonesia

    ... main advantages of digital marketing is the ability to target younger consumers who are more active online. Additionally, digital marketing has proven effective in generating hype through collaborations, such as seasonal or limited-time collaborations with ... Read More

  • Chocolate Confectionery in Australia

    ... rising supply chain costs have resulted in many manufacturers increasing their prices to the end consumer, driving higher value than volume growth. One of the factors driving growth has been nostalgia, which is emerging as ... Read More

  • Chocolate Confectionery in the United Arab Emirates

    ... in the domestic market. Local consumers used to consider sweets and snacks as empty calories that resulted in weight gain and the risk of suffering from illness or chronic disease. Euromonitor International's Chocolate Confectionery in ... Read More

  • Chocolate Confectionery in Algeria

    ... positive volume sales, levels are yet to fully recover from COVID-19, due to the country's ongoing economic hardship. The unfavourable economic context and declining disposable incomes has shaped buying habits, leading to slower volume growth ... Read More

  • Chocolate Confectionery in the Philippines

    ... and 2023 with demand picking up as restrictions have eased and consumers have begun returning to their old lifestyle habits. Consumers are returning to the office, school, and other activities and this is helping to ... Read More

  • Chocolate Confectionery in Japan

    ... to be higher unit prices due to inflation and the rising costs of raw materials and energy. Although several manufacturers had already implemented price increases in 2022, major players such as Meiji, Ezaki Glico, and ... Read More

  • Chocolate Confectionery in South Korea

    ... due to inflationary factors. However, performances are expected to vary across categories within chocolate confectionery. For instance, chocolate pouches and bags is projected to witness a decline in retail current value terms, as the popularity ... Read More

  • Global Cocoa Market - 2023-2030

    ... growing at a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period 2023-2030. Consumers are increasingly aware of cocoa production's environmental and social impact and seek sustainably sourced products. This has led to a growing demand for ... Read More

  • Compound Chocolate Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Product (Real Chocolate and Compound Chocolate), Type (Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate and White Chocolate), Form( Choco Chips/Drops/Chunks, Chocolate Coating, Chocolate Slab and Other Forms), Application, Distributive channel and By Geography

    ... Distributive channel and By Geography According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Compound Chocolate Market is accounted for $29.16 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $45.44 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of ... Read More

  • Global Vegan Chocolate Bars Market 2023 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2029

    ... in 2022 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD million by 2029 with a CAGR of % during review period. The influence of COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine War were considered while estimating market ... Read More

  • Global Vegan Chocolate Bars Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2023-2029

    ... forecast period (2023-2029). This report studies the global Vegan Chocolate Bars production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions. This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Vegan Chocolate Bars, and ... Read More

  • Japan Flavored Milk Market Overview, 2028

    ... popular choice among consumers. Japan is known for its creativity in food and beverages, and this is reflected in the flavored milk market. Japanese consumers have a strong emphasis on health and wellness. As a ... Read More

  • Macarons Market by Product (Basic, Chocolate, Strawberry, Lemon, Lavender Coconut, and Others), Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Independent Retailers, Online Channel, and Others), and Region 2023-2028

    ... 965 Million in 2022. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 1,370 Million by 2028, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.07% during 2023-2028. The rising awareness about the benefits of macarons, ... Read More

  • Milk Chocolate Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2023-2028

    ... reach US$ 75.2 Billion by 2028, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7% during 2023-2028. Milk chocolate is one of the most popular cocoa products made from a mixture of sugar, chocolate liquor and condensed ... Read More

  • Global Seasonal Chocolates Market 2023-2027

    ... market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, the ... Read More

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