Chocolate Market in Europe 2024-2028

Chocolate Market In Europe 2023-2027


The chocolate market in Europe is forecasted to grow by USD 17,691.38 mn during 2022-2027, accelerating at a CAGR of 4.95% during the forecast period. The report on the chocolate market in Europe 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 latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. The market is driven by increasing demand for and popularity of dark chocolate and organic chocolate, the growing influence of organized retailing, and increasing number of new product launches and rising demand for seasonal chocolates.

Technavio's chocolate market in Europe is segmented as below:
  • By Product
  • Milk chocolate
  • Dark chocolate
  • White chocolate
  • By Distribution Channel
  • Offline
  • Online
This study identifies the growing popularity of online retailing as one of the prime reasons driving the chocolate market in Europe growth during the next few years. Also, the rising trend of product premiumization in the chocolate market and increasing demand for gluten-free chocolates and growing trend of clean labeling will lead to sizable demand in the market.

The report on the chocolate market in Europe covers the following areas:
  • Chocolate market sizing in Europe
  • Chocolate market forecast in Europe
  • Chocolate market industry analysis in Europe
The robust vendor analysis is designed to help clients improve their market position, and in line with this, this report provides a detailed analysis of several leading chocolate market in Europe vendors that include Arcor Group, Barry Callebaut AG, Cargill Inc., Chocoladefabriken Lindt and Sprungli AG, Cloetta AB, Ezaki Glico Co. Ltd., Ferrero International S.A., General Mills Inc., Kerry Group Plc, Mars Inc., Meiji Holdings Co. Ltd., Mondelez International Inc., Montezumas Direct Ltd., Morinaga and Co. Ltd., Nestle SA, ORION Holdings Corp., Perfetti Van Melle Group BV, Tate and Lyle Plc, The Hershey Co., and The Kraft Heinz Co.. Also, the chocolate market in Europe analysis report includes information on upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth. This is to help companies strategize and leverage all forthcoming growth opportunities.

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to an analysis of the key vendors.
The publisher presents a detailed picture of the market by the way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources by an analysis of key parameters such as profit, pricing, competition, and promotions. It presents various market facets by identifying the key industry influencers. The data presented is comprehensive, reliable, and a result of extensive research - both primary and secondary. The market research reports provide a complete competitive landscape and an in-depth vendor selection methodology and analysis using qualitative and quantitative research to forecast the accurate market growth.


  • Executive Summary
    • Market overview
      • Table Executive Summary - Data Table on Market Overview
  • Market Landscape
    • Market ecosystem
      • Table Data Table on - Parent Market
    • Market characteristics
    • Value chain analysis
  • Market Sizing
    • Market definition
    • Market segment analysis
    • Market size 2023
    • Market outlook: Forecast for 2023-2028
      • Table Data Table on Regional - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
      • Table Data Table on Regional - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
  • Historic Market Size
    • Chocolate Market in Europe 2018 - 2022
      • Table Historic Market Size - Data Table on Chocolate Market in Europe 2018 - 2022 ($ million)
    • Product segment analysis 2018 - 2022
    • Distribution Channel segment analysis 2018 - 2022
  • Five Forces Analysis
    • Five forces summary
    • Bargaining power of buyers
    • Bargaining power of suppliers
    • Threat of new entrants
    • Threat of substitutes
    • Threat of rivalry
    • Market condition
  • Market Segmentation by Product
    • Market segments
      • Table Data Table on Product - Market share 2023-2028 (%)
    • Comparison by Product
      • Table Data Table on Comparison by Product
    • Milk chocolate - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
      • Table Data Table on Milk chocolate - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
      • Table Data Table on Milk chocolate - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • Dark chocolate - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
      • Table Data Table on Dark chocolate - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
      • Table Data Table on Dark chocolate - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • White chocolate - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
      • Table Data Table on White chocolate - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
      • Table Data Table on White chocolate - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • Market opportunity by Product
      • Table Data Table on Market opportunity by Product ($ million)
  • Market Segmentation by Distribution Channel
    • Market segments
      • Table Data Table on Distribution Channel - Market share 2023-2028 (%)
    • Comparison by Distribution Channel
      • Table Data Table on Comparison by Distribution Channel
    • Offline - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
      • Table Data Table on Offline - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
      • Table Data Table on Offline - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • Online - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
      • Table Data Table on Online - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
      • Table Data Table on Online - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • Market opportunity by Distribution Channel
      • Table Data Table on Market opportunity by Distribution Channel ($ million)
  • Customer Landscape
    • Customer landscape overview
  • Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunity/Restraints
    • Market drivers
      • Increasing demand for and popularity of dark chocolate and organic chocolate
      • Growing influence of organized retailing
      • Increasing number of new product launches and rising demand for seasonal chocolates
    • Market challenges
      • Increasing threat from substitute products and product recalls
      • Distribution challenges
      • Unstable cocoa prices
    • Impact of drivers and challenges
    • Market opportunities/restraints
      • Growing popularity of online retailing
      • Rising trend of product premiumization in chocolate market
      • Increasing demand for gluten-free chocolates and growing trend of clean labeling
  • Competitive Landscape
    • Overview
    • Competitive Landscape
    • Landscape disruption
    • Industry risks
  • Competitive Analysis
    • Companies profiled
    • Market positioning of companies
    • Barry Callebaut AG
    • Cargill Inc.
    • Chocoladefabriken Lindt and Sprungli AG
    • Cloetta AB
    • Ezaki Glico Co. Ltd.
    • Ferrero International S.A.
    • General Mills Inc.
    • Mars Inc.
    • Meiji Holdings Co. Ltd.
    • Mondelez International Inc.
    • Morinaga and Co. Ltd.
    • Nestle SA
    • ORION Holdings Corp.
    • The Hershey Co.
    • The Kraft Heinz Co.
  • Appendix
    • Scope of the report
      • Market definition
      • Objectives
      • Notes and caveats
    • Inclusions and exclusions checklist
    • Currency conversion rates for US$
    • Research methodology
    • Data procurement
    • Data validation
    • Validation techniques employed for market sizing
    • Data synthesis
    • 360 degree market analysis
    • List of abbreviations

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