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

  • Bolivia Chocolate Confectionery

    ... rising import and production costs caused by a severe shortage of US dollars in the economy. Resultant inflationary pressures and mounting fears the balance of payments crisis will lead to a sharp devaluation of the ... Read More

  • Costa Rica Chocolate Confectionery

    ... picture bolsters growth. Chocolate confectionery seen as an affordable indulgence for most Costa Ricans. Increasing tourist numbers is also expected to support growth, including for local premium offerings. Euromonitor International's Chocolate Confectionery in Costa Rica ... Read More

  • North Macedonia Chocolate Confectionery

    ... confectionery remains steady in 2024, with current value growth boosted further by rising prices. Chocolate confectionery continues to benefit from the premiumisation trend following the launch of more renowned premium brands. With the emergence of ... Read More

  • Cameroon Chocolate Confectionery

    ... clear preference for the locally-made Mambo tablet, priced at XAF150 per 25g, compared to pricier imported options like countlines (average XAF625/60g) and boxed assortments (average XAF5600/200g). Chocolaterie Confiserie du Cameroun (Chococam)’s successful pricing strategy with ... Read More

  • The Czech Republic Chocolate Confectionery

    ... with an increased cost-of-living while prices continue to rise. However, while inflation has stabilised in 2024, significant price increases continue to impact chocolate confectionery as a result of soaring cocoa prices at the beginning of ... Read More

  • Slovakia Chocolate Confectionery

    ... Added to which, we have seen soaring unit prices for raw ingredients such as cocoa and sugar, which are directly specific to the production of chocolate confectionery. At the same time, Slovak consumers remain price ... Read More

  • Dominican Republic Chocolate Confectionery

    ... chocolate industry and is one of the main producers of cocoa worldwide – however, it was not immune from price rises for cocoa, as well as for sugar, and this increased retailed prices and dampened ... Read More

  • Ukraine Chocolate Confectionery

    ... seen in 2022 when war broke out. Mondelez Ukraine, which produces the Korona and Milka brands, saw a significant drop in retail value share in 2022, as higher prices and logistics issues hampered supply and ... Read More

  • Turkey Chocolate Confectionery

    ... mood, despite rising unit prices amid a highly inflationary climate. During the COVID-19 crisis, which brought lockdown conditions, consumers spent more time at home. In this light, many consumers looked for indulgence and pampering snacks ... Read More

  • Greece Chocolate Confectionery

    ... price rises, as input costs spiral to an all-time high. Cacao prices, for example, surged at the beginning of the year, thanks to unfavourable weather conditions in West Africa, home to a significant proportion of ... Read More

  • Croatia Chocolate Confectionery

    ... and inflation in 2023 has had a noticeable impact on Croatian consumers' purchasing power in 2024. As a result, shoppers are demonstrating a heightened interest in price promotions and discounts offered by retailers to capture ... Read More

  • Belgium Chocolate Confectionery

    ... effects of the inflation crisis still lingering Belgians proved more conservative with their spending and pressure on purchasing power was still strong in 2024. As a result, volume sales of chocolate confectionery suffered in 2024 ... Read More

  • Austria Chocolate Confectionery

    ... of commodities. In particular, the steep increase in cocoa prices forced chocolate confectionery manufacturers to increase average unit prices of their products. The cost of sugar remains high in 2024 putting upward pressure on price. ... Read More

  • Finland Chocolate Confectionery

    ... stagnate during the year, while current value sales will continue to rise. Competition from other snack categories, such as sugar confectionery and ice cream, especially during the summer months, remains a key feature of the ... Read More

  • Taiwan Chocolate Confectionery

    ... snacking at home is declining. Many consumers have reduced the amount of snacks they eat at home, with many also reducing hoarding and bulk purchasing. Meanwhile, more snack consumption has returned to convenience stores. With ... Read More

  • Bosnia and Herzegovina Chocolate Confectionery

    ... place in the snacking landscape. While retail volume growth remains stable, the impact of rising prices in 2024 translates to a significant increase in retail sales price (RSP) value, reaching the upper single-digit range. This ... Read More

  • Bulgaria Chocolate Confectionery

    ... the global jump in cocoa prices started to be felt, with chocolate products becoming more expensive as a result. This has been reflected in stronger growth in current value terms. However, price growth has been ... Read More

  • Aerated Chocolate Market By Type (Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate, Milk Chocolate) , By Aeration Method (Chemical Aeration, Mechanical Aeration) By Distribution Channel (Offline, Online) : Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2024-2033

    ... market was valued at $11.3 billion in 2023, and is projected to reach $30.6 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 10.7% from 2024 to 2033. Aerated chocolate is type of confectionery product that ... Read More

  • Cocoa

    ... of 5.0% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Dutch Cocoa, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.2% CAGR and reach US$15.8 Billion by the end of the analysis period. ... Read More

  • Global Vegan Ice Cream Market Report by Flavour (Vanilla, Coffee, Chocolate, Coconut, Caramel, Fruit) Sales Type (Take Home, Impulse, Artisanal) Source (Almond Milk, Coconut Milk, Soy Milk, Cashew Milk) Distribution Channel (Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Online Stores, Convenience Stores, Others) Countries and Company Analysis, 2024-2032

    ... Stores, Convenience Stores, Others) Countries and Company Analysis, 2024-2032 Global Vegan Ice Cream Market Analysis The Vegan Ice Cream Market is projected to reach US$ 1,056.71 million by 2032, up from US$ 704.97 million in ... Read More

  • Industrial Chocolate

    ... at a CAGR of 4.5% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Cocoa Butter, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.2% CAGR and reach US$38.9 Billion by the end of ... Read More

  • Food Coating Ingredients Market Report by Type (Sugars and Syrups, Cocoa and Chocolates, Fats and Oils, Spices and Seasonings, Flours, Batter and Crumbs, and Others), Form (Dry, Liquid), Application (Bakery, Confectionery, Breakfast Cereals, Snacks and Nutritional Bars, Dairy Products, Meat and Poultry Products, Fruits and Vegetables, and Others), and Region 2024-2032

    ... Nutritional Bars, Dairy Products, Meat and Poultry Products, Fruits and Vegetables, and Others), and Region 2024-2032 The global food coating ingredients market size reached US$ 4.0 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the ... Read More

  • New Zealand Chocolate Confectionery

    ... due to reduced cocoa production in West Africa, which accounts for 70% of the world's supply, as a result of the adverse El Niño weather effects. As New Zealand relies entirely on imported cocoa, the ... Read More

  • Global Vegan Carob Chocolate Bars Market Research Report 2024(Status and Outlook)

    ... 526.90 million by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 14.20% during the forecast period. This report provides a deep insight into the global Vegan Carob Chocolate Bars market covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from ... Read More

  • Confectioneries

    ... of 5.0% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Chocolate Confectioneries, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.6% CAGR and reach US$226.7 Billion by the end of the analysis period. ... Read More

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